Personal Finance
What do the letters "IPO" stand for?
Initial Public Offering
What is it called when consumers refuse to buy from a business to express disapproval?
A boycott
What do the letters "DUI" stand for?
Driving under the influence
Which gas makes up the largest percentage of Earth's atmosphere?
Nitrogen
What is Alzheimer’s disease primarily known for affecting?
Memory
In banking terminology, what is a "CD"?
A Certificate of Deposit
This institution protects depositors’ funds from bank failures:
FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation)
Which two organs are responsible for cleaning the body of toxins?
The liver and kidneys
Why is deforestation a contributor to the greenhouse effect?
Trees that are burned release carbon dioxide, and cut trees no longer remove carbon dioxide from the air
Which part of the brain is most affected early in Alzheimer’s disease?
The Hippocampus
Name one of the "C's of credit" used to determine if a borrower is creditworthy.
Character, capacity, collateral, capital, or conditions
There are three basic types of economic resources. Name two of them.
Answer: Human; natural; capital
What is gingivitis?
Inflammation of the gums, which is an early stage of periodontal disease
What term describes the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities?
Carbon footprint
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common cause of what condition?
Dementia
What is the "grace period" on a credit card?
The period during which you can avoid finance charges by paying the balance in full before the due date
How does a country calculate its balance of trade?
By finding the difference in value between exports and imports
Which federal program for low-income families was created by the Social Security Act of 1965?
Medicaid
What two substances are the primary products released or created during photosynthesis?
Oxygen and Sugar
What is a common early symptom of Alzheimer’s disease besides memory loss?
Confusion or trouble planning/problem-solving
A professional, independent examination of a company’s financial statements and accounting practices is known as a what?
An Audit
How would you describe the technology fraud known as "cramming"?
Adding charges to a phone bill for services the consumer never agreed to purchase
What are the four words represented by the acronym "RICE" used to treat swollen joints?
Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation
What is the science of farming organisms that live in water called?
Aquaculture
Which protein is commonly found building up in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients?
Amyloid-beta