Department of...
- in charge of national security (military)
- works with the EPA
- enforces marine biology regulations through the Coast Guard
Department of Defense (DOD)
- tests for food safety
- enforces package labeling
- tests drugs prescribed by doctors for safety and how well they work
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
agency
an organization created for a specific reason/service or to oversee specific functions (of government)
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Name at least two duties
- saves endangered species from extinction
- manages restocking of lakes for fishing sports; sets hunting regulations
- issues hunting licenses
- enforces for all national parks/recreational areas
the store selling a $1 snickers bar
what is supply and demand (high vs low for each)?
supply is high, demand is low (can tell from the price of the item)
- finds reliable energy resources
- kills food-born toxins (irradiated food processing)
- cleanup procedures
Department of Energy (DOE)
- works to prevent injuries, diseases, etc.
- researches ways to improve response to health crises (radiation spills, chemicals, biotoxins)
- a division of DOH
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
a system of guidelines to direct decision-making
policy
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Name at least two duties
- oversees safety practices in the workplace
- studies how hazardous conditions affect work conditions
- enforces laws and can immediately shut down facilities for safety protocols
if there was an asteroid coming to Earth and was landing somewhere in America, what agency would deal with this national crisis?
National Academy of Sciences (NAS)
NASA is a division of this agency, but can accept that answer as well
- protects the safety and healthy of America
- 13 different divisions (two deal with environmental issues)
- has the divisions CDC and FDA in this department
Department of Health & Human Services (DOH)
- in charge of land and water mapping
- global positioning technologies
- monitors ground pollution
US Geological Survey
demand
the desire of a population (people) to obtain something
- has many divisions to manage food inspection
- monitors food packaging requirements and proper labeling
- teaches farmers and food producers of new environmentally friendly practices
US Department of Agriculture (USDA)
if there is a $400 Baker deck at the store and they only have 2 left in stock
what is supply and demand (high vs low for each)?
demand is high, supply is low
- in charge of natural resources for the country
- has several subdivisons including: US Geological Survey and US Fish & Wildlife Services
Department of the Interior (DOI)
- created by congress to oversee pollution (contamination, waste spills, etc)
- in charge of researching solutions
- enforces laws dealing with protecting environment
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
power extracted from using a resource; cannot be created without using it in the process
energy
Mineral Management Service
Name at least two duties
- in charge of oil reserves and all mining activities
- natural gas extraction procedures
- repairs damage caused by humans (abandoned mines, polluted wells)
- says that every power plant must have its own source of energy in order to keep running
- if the US does not have enough of a power source, they will turn to foreign sources of power
Department of Energy (DOE)
- sets standards (or laws) for work environment (ex: should wear HazMat suits when dealing with dangerous chemicals)
- regulates company employment practices
- sets national minimum wages and cost of living increases
Department of Labor (DOL)
- recycles water for the use in agriculture and landscape of National Parks
- tests water for pesticides, and disinfects with chlorine
- works with EPA
Bureau of Reclamation
the availability of a product
supply
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
Name at least two duties
- division founded to develop space science technologies
- researching and exploring new methods of planetary exploration
- studies Earth and the challenges that face our planet
DAILY DOUBLE
Name 5 divisions from any department without notes!