Coral reefs are natural wonders, but they are also one of the least protected ecosystems in the world. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of coral reefs?

• They protect shorelines from the impacts of waves and storms.

• The provide food and medicines to humans.

• They provide economic benefits from tourism.

• They provide an excellent location for coastal development.

The world is made up of a wide variety of ecosystems. What is most likely to happen when a single species is eliminated from an ecosystem?

• The ecosystem will expand, contract, and balance out.

• New species will be drawn into the ecosystem.

• Many species would be adversely affected, and the ecosystem could disappear.

• Some species will die, but the effect on humans would be minimal.

Americans are becoming more concerned about the affect of greenhouse gases on the world's environment, but the U.S. failed to sign two agreements that would help to reduce them. Which of the following is NOT a position or proposal of the U.S. government?

• The U.S. recommended a 15% reduction in emissions of greenhouse gases.

• The U.S. recommended to stabilize emissions of greenhouse gases.

• The U.S. said it would hurt the global economy and threaten peoples' jobs.

• The U.S. decided not to support the Kyoto Protocol.

When introducing 2 people you should introduce the older party first.

• Agree

• Disagree

Define: the sense of taste -

A _________ is name card for a formal dinner. Do not write in a plural sense.

Slender pointed parts of a fork; prongs:

• tiles

• tines

• times

• tikes

Per the lesson, Before a polite dinner guest touches anything, what is normally given before the meals are consumed?

• blessing or invocation

• blessing or immunity

• prayer and communion

• tithes

R.S.V.P is French for

• Respnde s-il'vous plait

• Respond de vouc plait

• Respondez s'il vous plait

• Regitster Special Very Important People

The guest of honor for your dining out asks, "What's the order in the receiving line?"

What should you tell her?

• You and your spouse are first, then the host and his spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

• The host and his spouse are first, then you and your spouse, and then the company commanders and their spouses or guests.

• The host is first, then you and your spouse, then the host's spouse, and then the company commander's and their spouses or guests.

• The company commanders and their spouses or guests are first, the host and his spouse are second, and then you and your spouse.