What is the term for a structure designed to transport water over long distances, often using gravity and sometimes elevated structures or canals?
Aqueduct
What is the average-student to teacher ratio in the United States?
16:1
What is the average student to mental health counselor ratio in U.S Public schools?
Approximately 385:1
In the United States what is the average tipping percentage?
15-20%
Name 4 different Habitats
Polar, Tundra, Evergreen Forests, Seasonal Forests, Grasslands, Deserts, Tropical Rainforests, and Oceans.
In civil engineering, Abrams’ law describes the strength of which type of building material that is composed of fine and coarse aggregate bonded together?
Concrete
What is the acronym for a teacher who works with students learning English as a second language?
E.S.L
What is the "Bible of Psychology" and handbook for diagnostics called?
DSM-5
What is the name of this knife?
Santoku knife
What is an Acrostic Poem
A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or phrase, often a word or phrase that is the subject of the poem. The hidden word can be read vertically down the left side of the poem
While the specific number can vary depending on how it's categorized, in engineering it is generally considered to have five main branches. What are they?
mechanical, civil, electrical, chemical, and industrial engineering.
What are the steps/certifications to become a teacher?
1. Obtain bachelors degree
2. 2-year teaching credential
3. Work experience, to clear credential
What part of the brain is responsible for memory and learning?
Hippocampus
What is the French term for quickly immersing food in boiling water and then in cold water to stop the cooking process?
Blanching
In a family, both parents have brown eyes, but one of them is a carrier for blue eyes (Bb). What is the probability that their child will have blue eyes?
50% The carrier parent (Bb) has a 50% chance of passing on the recessive b allele. If the other parent also has the b allele, there is a 50% chance the child will have blue eyes.
How many exams do you need to pass to be a Civil Engineer in California.
You need to pass four exams: the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, the NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam, and the state-specific Civil Seismic Principles and Engineering Surveying exam
On average, how many school days are in a school year?
A standard school year in the United States typically consists of 180 school days. This is the minimum number of instructional days required by most states. Some states may have slightly different requirements, but 180 days is the most common.
How many exams do you need to pass to be a therapist in California?
You need to pass two exams: the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Examination (NCMHCE) and the California Law and Ethics Exam.
What do you call a fortified wine flavored with aromatic plants and herbs
Vermouth
What is El Nino (climate pattern)?
is a climate pattern characterized by abnormally warm surface water temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean
Howard P. Grant was the first Black graduate of the Berkeley Engineering, the first Black engineer for the City and County of San Francisco, and the first known Black member of what professional organization, the oldest of its type in the U.S.
American Society of Civil Engineers
How many schools are in the Hesperia Unified School District?
Range from 25-31
It includes 3 comprehensive high schools, 2 continuation high schools, 3 middle schools, 12 elementary schools, 3 choice schools, 2 alternative schools, 1 adult education school, and 5 charter schools
What are the five levels of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs?
Physiological needs, safety needs, love and belonging needs, esteem needs, self-actualization needs
To receive a Michelin Star, a restaurant needs to excel in five key areas- What are they?
1. quality of ingredients,
2. harmony of flavors,
3. mastery of techniques,
4. the chef's personality expressed in their cuisine,
5. consistency both across the menu and over time.
What 4 major religions believe in reincarnation?
These include Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism, and Sikhism