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A tropical cyclone that occurs in the Atlantic, Caribbean, or Eastern pacific is categorized as a _____.
Tornado
Vortex
Monsoon
Hurricane
We would use the Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale to measure the ______.
Severity of a tornado
Barometric pressure of a front
Severity of a hurricane
Amount of rain associated with a tropical storm
The difference between a tornado and funnel cloud is that a ______.
Funnel cloud is over a body of water
Tornado is a faster speed
Funnel cloud does not touch the surface of the earth
tornado does not touch the surface of the earth
Heavy snowfall occurring during a down wing of a large body of open water would be
Polar vortex
Lake-effect snow
lactic avalanche
Snow dog
A genus of cloud NOT formed by convection is a the
Cumulus
Cumulo-nimbus
Cirrus
Stratus
The zonal flow, the westerlies, occurs in each hemisphere between the latitudes of ______.
0-35
10-25
35-65
75-90
A rapid decline in barometric pressure indicates the possible approach of what type of front
Occluded
Cold
Warm
Stationary
Which of these is NOT considered precipitation
Drizzle
Ice pellets
Snow
Dew
A warm, southward-flowing current along the coast of Ecuador and Peru which affects the sea’s surface temperature is called ______.
The Gulf Stream
El Niño
La Niña
The Chilean Flow
The boundary or zone of transition between two air masses or humidity is know as a _____.
Front
Nebulous layer
Doldrums
Downdraft
All branches and veggies had been covered with overnight with a fine layer of what appeared as ice. This phenomenon is called ______
Dew
Hill fog
Hoar-frost
A sun dog
Windward of mountain ranges an area minimal rain often occurs. This is known as a ______
Sand dune
Rain-shadow
Rain eclipse
Rime area
The first strain of anti-bacterial drugs to save thousands of lives from viral and bacterial infections were
opiates
Steroids
Hallucinogens
Sulfa drugs
Coumpounds produced by bacteria and fungi that are capable of killing, or inhibiting, competing , microbial species are ______
Steroids
antibiotics
Opiates
Hallucinogens
Tetanus is different from diphtheria in that you ______
Can contract tetanus from phlegm
can contract tetanus from respiratory droplets
Cannot contract tetanus from and infected person
Can contract tetanus from mucus
sharquesha has stepped on a nail, a few days later she has issues swallowing, stiffness, and trismus. According to her family doctor she might have ______.
diphtheria
polio
scarlet fever
tetanus
The resistance of the body against infection is ______.
interferon
immunity
inoculation
interpol
what can be manufactured from dead or weakened pathogenic organisms of their products?
antibodies
serum
proteins
vaccines
in 1922 what was a boy treated for after demonstrating a thick, greyish-white membrane on the back wall of his throat?
pneumonia
tuberculosis
polio
diphtheria
by treating a toxin with heat or chemical, such as formaldehyde, we can produce a _______...
toxoid
anti-toxin
exotoxin
toxin-antitoxin
to fight the flu epidemic, updated flu vaccine production is often necessary due to its ____________.
ability to mutate
chemical compisition
degree of strength
ability to molt
a vitamin which is known for the effective treatment of anemia is ______
C
A
B-12
D
the Atlantic hurricane season ranges from __________.
May 15- Nov. 30
June 1- Nov. 30
Apr. 1- Nov. 1
May 1 - Nov. 1
what disease was brought to the forefront when Franklin D. Roosevelt contracted it?
polio
tuberculosis
diphtheria
tetanus
what disease can be partially prevented by eating citrus fruits
rabies
scurvy
scarlet fever
polio
One of the four acid bases in DNA; It is a purine; pairs with thymine DNA
Emulsifying Agent
DDT
Adenine
Amino Acid
Cells that store fat; found under the skin
Autosome
Keratin
Allele
Adipocytes
Connective Tissue composed of adipocytes; stores body fat.
Adipose Tissue
Callogen
Adipocytes
Autosome
Alternative form of gene
Collagen
Cytosine
Autosome
Allele
The building blocks of proteins
Chromosome
Deoxyribose
Amino Acid
Autosome
A test performed on babies shortly after birth to determine how well they tolerated the birth process and how well they are faring outside the mother's womb
Screening
X-Ray
Autosome
APGAR Score
Which is something that the A.P.G.A.R. Score does not stand for?
Respiration
Appearance
Administration
Grimace
The smallest unit of matter; consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons
Compound
Element
Particle
Atom
A chromosome that contains genes that control the somatic characters of the body
Dermis
Autosome
Emulsion
Collagen
A long DNA molecule that carries some of the genes for an organism; usually stored in the nucleus of cells
Autosome
Chromosome
DDT
Cytosine
Mutations that affect entire chromosomes such as deletions, insertions, or inversions, can also change the number of chromosomes; occur as a result of errors in crossing over during meiosis
Chromosome Mutation
Enzyme
Autosomes
Dominant Allele
A protein that occurs in bones, tendons, ligaments, and skin; in skin, it helps maintain firmness and elasticity and constant renewal of cells
Amino
Collagen
Deoxyribose
Cytosine
The study of the normal function and structure of chromosomes
Cytology
Geneology
Cytogenetics
Genetics
One of the four nucleic acid bases in DNA; itis pyrimidine; pairs with guanine in DNA
Enzymes
Cytosine
Deoxyribose
Helix
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane; an insecticide used in agriculture; banned in the United States after the publication of Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring. Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane is also known as.......
Double Hex
DDT
Deoxyribose
The five-carbon sugar molecule that helps form the phosphate backbone of DNA molecules
Collagen
Cytosine
Deoxyribose
DNA
The layer of skin that lies beneath the epidermis and above the subcutaneous layer
Guanine
Dermis
Autosome
Keratin
Added to food for a specific purpose such as texture, color, preservation, etc.
Dominant Allele
Emulsifying agent
Direct food additive
Collagen
Deoxyribonucleic acid; the molecule that contains a genetic code of organisms; composed of adenine, cytosine, guanine, and thymine in a double helix
DDT
Gene
DNA
Monomer
A variation of a gene that will produce a certain phenotype regardless of whether one or two copies of it are present
Genotype
Dominant Allele
Guanine
Enzyme
The structure of a DNA molecule that consists of two-strand that wind around each other
Genotype
Dominant Allele
Genetic Recombination
Double Helix
A compound or substance that prevents liquid from separating
Emulsifying agent
Food additive
Heterozygous
Homozygous
A mixture of two or more liquids; will eventually separate into two layers
Emulsion
Allele
Genotype
A study that explores topics like ecology, geology, and biology to understand environmental issues and examines how humans impact the environment
Science
Environmental study
botany
A substance that acts as a catalyst to bring about a reaction
Double Helix
Guanine
Enzyme
Dermis
the outer or surface layer of skin
Epiderm
Epithelial tissue
Epidermis
hair follicles
Thin tissue that covers all the exposed surfaces of the body
Hair follicles
Epidermic
Dermis
Epithelial tissue
A representation of annual energy usage per square foot of a facility: may appear in units such as Btu, kWh, or therms per square foot per year.
SEER Rating
Energy Star Rating
Energy Use Index (EUI)
Energy Conservation Measure (ECM)
Generating electricity using a waste heat fuel source (biomass, industrial waste heat, or treated sewage) that comes from another industrial process.
Energy Consumption
Cogeneration
Energy Use Index (EUI)
Energy Conservation Opportunity (ECO)
A government-backed labeling program that helps people and organizations save money and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by identifying factories, office equipment, home appliances, and electronics that have superior energy efficiency.
Net Zero
Energy Star
Cogeneration
SEER
The pricing of electricity based on the estimated cost of electricity during a particular block of time (summer vs winter; on peak vs off peak)
Net Zero Pricing
Green Pricing
Time-of-Use (TOU) Rates
Energy Star
A system that provides the process of comfort heating, ventilating, and/or air conditioning within a building.
ECM
HVAC
ECO
AC
What two definitions best describe what 'geothermal' energy is?
Heat from the ground warmed by the sun
Heat from lakes warmed by the sun
Heat from mountains warmed by magma
Heat from water underground boiled by magma
Heat from rocks
Which of the following is an example of a technology that uses Direct Solar Energy:
Wind Turbines
Photo voltaic panels
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Hydro Power
Which of the following is an example of a technology that uses indirect solar energy?
Solar Panels
Double Glazed Windows
Ground Source Heat Pumps
PV Panels
The number 12000 has how many significant figures?
5
4
3
2
Ohm's law (V=IR) is used to calculate what?
Velocity
Frequency
Voltage
1. Complete the energy changes for hydroelectric power station :
_ --> --> electrical energy.
kinetic energy, gravitational potential energy
gravitational potential energy, kinetic energy
gravitational potential energy, chemical energy
kinetic energy, heat energy
Carbon dioxide emitted during the manufacture, transport and construction of building materials, together with end of life emissions is known as
green house gas
embodied carbon
industry emission
The amount of energy consumed by a building to satisfy the demand for heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, equipment, and appliances is known as:
Lighting energy
Primary energy
Embodied energy
Operational energy
What is required of all new LEED buildings?
Must have a minimum building height, have a daylighting strategy, and provide for occupant comfort
Must have an ENERGY STAR score of 50, use sustainable building materials, and have preferred parking
Must have access to public transportation, manage rainwater, and have a FAR of at least 1.5
Must be a permanent structure, use a reasonable site boundary, and have a minimum floor area
True/False: The Supertrees in Singapore generate enough solar energy to display their lights at night.
True
False
At the current rate of warming, how much will the Earth’s temperature have risen by 2100?
1°C
3°C
2°C
4°C
which of the following country has committed to net-zero by 2050
Sweden
Australia
India
France
Which layer of the atmosphere does all weather occur?
exosphere
troposphere
mesosphere
thermosphere
Why do natural refrigerants have greater global warming potential than refrigerants that can damage the ozone layer?
They have higher leakage rates
They produce more sulfur dioxide in the refrigeration process
They require water use
They are less efficient
Which word means the same as OBTAIN?
get
lose
relinquish
give away
If something has a lot of pieces or parts that work together it is said to be _______________.
simple
easy
complex
small
Which word means the same as CLASSIFY?
scatter
mix up
blend
organize
Which word means the same as CONVERT?
keep
transform
remain
persist
When an organism has changed over time, it is said to have ______________.
grown
diminished
evolved
decreased
Which word means to show or depict?
hinder
draw
hide
illustrate
Something that rarely happens or is considered a miracle is often referred to as __________________.
a phenomenon
a regularity
boring
normal
Which statement below best describes the word GRADIENT?
rate of movement
difference between areas
equal amounts of a substance
number on a report card
Which word means the same as CONCENTRATION?
ability to move
separation
amount present
division
What does EXPEL mean?
take in
admit
absorb
drive out
What does the word CONTRACT mean?
draw inward or shrink
expand or grow
run away
change shape
The ___________ is like a shipping container that carries things into and out of the cell.
vesicle
mitochondria
chloroplast
nucleus
Which means the same as PERMEABLE?
hard to get through
crowded
easy to get through
narrow
Which word means the same as BARRIER?
help
boundary
opening
bridge
What does the word FACILITATED mean?
changed
helped
stored
stopped
Which word means the same as HOMEOSTASIS?
sensitive
off-balance
equilibrium
unstable
In science, a THEORY is.........
the same as a law
an explanation using proven facts
a quick guess
always false
The prefix EXO means.......
outside
inside
on top
underneath
The prefix ENDO means.......
close up
far away
outside
inside
The prefix HYPER means.......
under
over
hot
cold
The prefix HYPO means.......
under
over
inside
outside
The suffix PHILIC means.......
love
fear
before
after
The suffix PHOBIC means.......
love
fear
before
after
What is Newton's first law of motion?
Every action has an equal opposite reaction
An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force
The force acting on an object is equal to the mass of an object times its acceleration
Sandwich
What is the atomic number of oxygen?
5
Sandwich
8
17
What is the molecular structure of table salt?
Sandwich
Molecular who?
H2O
NaCl
Biology is the study of what?
Life
Sandwich
The human brain
Weather
Energy=____to the speed of light squared
Gravity
Mass
Sandwich
Lightning
What female Nobel Prize winner conducted research on radioactivity?
Sandwich
Tierra Guinn
Marie Curie
Isaac Newton
Who was Dimitri Ivanovich Mendeleev?
Periodic table inventor
Sandwich
A singer
An Astronomer
What is the formula for force?
Net force ÷ Mass
Sandwich
Mass × Acceleration
Mass × Velocity
What was the first animal sent into space?
Alfred the monkey
Laika the dog
Ursula the fish
Sandwich
A low voice has...
Short wavelengths
No wavelengths
Sandwich
Long wavelengths
How long does it take for light to get from the Sun to the Earth?
150 million years
10 seconds
8 minutes
Sandwich
What is the melting point of gallium?
Sandwich
85.5 Degrees F
577.3 Degrees F
100 Degrees C
What is an Herbivore?
Meat eater
Sandwich
Plant & Meat eater
Plant eater
A black hole is formed when...
After a supernova occurs
When a white dwarf turns into a black dwarf
When a black dwarf turns into a black dwarf
Sandwich
What happens when you put something in between two pieces of bread?
Isaac Newton
A supernova
The periotic table
Sandwich
What means the same as DEGENERATES?
elevates
improves
breaks down
builds up
What means the same as SYNTHESIZE?
divide
disperse
separate
make
What means the same as COMPLIMENTARY?
different
matched
independent
unrelated
What is a POLYMER?
only one part
less than 2 parts
more than 2 parts
monomer
What means the same as REPLICATION?
make a copy
create the opposite
have a difference
the original
What means the same as REGULATE?
damage
balance
neglect
confuse
What means the same as PROPORTION?
entirety
whole
ratio
everything
What means the same as COMPOSED?
dismantle
built of
destroy
take apart
What means the same as PRESERVE?
protect
destroy
abandon
lose
What means the same as TRANSLATE?
keep
convert
remove
confuse
What means the same as TRANSCRIBE?
modify
change
create
copy
What means the same as ASSEMBLE?
disperse
collect
scatter
cancel
What means the same as INHABIT?
lose
vacate
occupy
leave
What means the same as EXPOSURE?
close/seal
bare/open
cover/hide
protect/save
What means the same as PIGMENTATION?
color
clean
clear
blurry
What means the same as SEQUENCE?
sparse
order
spread
scatter
What means the same as TEMPLATE?
disorder
creative
freehand
pattern
It is a branch of Science that studies all living things
Life Sciences
Physical Science
Earth Science
Astronomy
It is the study of Earth. It studies the processes that form and shape Earth's surface
Biology
Earth Science
Physics
Chemistry
There are 2 Main Branches of Science
TRUE
FALSE
If you want to know an unknown plant species found in the garden, who do you ask for help?
Chemist
Physicist
Astronomer
Botanist
A fossil is found in your backyard and you want to identify its history. Who is the right person to help you?
Microbiologist
Molecular biologist
Paleontologist
Botanist
It is the branch of science which deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
Physics
Astronomy
Cell Biology
Marine Biology
A character in your favorite series wants to know his biological parents. Where should she go to ask help?
Limnologist
Geneticist
Astronomer
Physicist
Chemistry is under Life Sciences.
TRUE
FALSE
Is the study of marine organisms found, their behaviors and interactions with the environment.
Hydroogy
Water Science
Marine Biology
Ecology
The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
Ecosystem
Ecology
Cell Biology
Biology
The science that covers animals and animal life.
Epidimiology
Botany
Zoology
Anatomy
What does it mean to DIAGNOSE a patient?
To give them medicine
To figure out what is causing their illness
To send them to another doctor
To send them to the hospital
What does it mean to ADMIT a patient?
To put them into the hospital
To tell them what is wrong with them
To ask them to explain how they're feeling
To send them home
What are a patient's SYMPTOMS?
The list of medicines they're taking
The feelings or discomforts that they are experiencing
The list of doctors they're seeing
Measurements such as their heart rate or blood pressure
One division of health sciences is DIAGNOSTIC SERVICES (this means they decide what is wrong with a patient).
Which of the following careers would most likely fall into this division?
Surgeon
Pharmacist
Pediatrician
Therapist
One division of health sciences is THERAPUTIC SERVICES (this means they help to treat a patient).
Which of the following careers would most likely fall into this division?
Physical Therapist
Athletic Trainer
School Nurse
Pharmacist
One division of health sciences is HEALTH INFORMATION (this means they spread information about healthcare).
Which of the following careers would most likely fall into this division?
Army Medic
Surgeon
Medical Device Salesperson
Dentist
One division of health sciences is SUPPORT SERVICES (this means they help doctors do their jobs).
Which of the following careers would most likely fall into this division?
Dental Hygienist
Surgeon
Psychologist
School Nurse
One division of health sciences is RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (this means they find new information in healthcare).
Which of the following careers would most likely fall into this division?
Prosthetist (someone who builds artificial limbs)
Surgeon
Army Medic
Pharmacist
What is the difference between TREATMENT and CURE?
Treatment helps temporarily, but a cure is permanent
Treatment helps symptoms, but a cure stops the disease
Treatment is short term, but a cure is long term
All of the above
Many jobs in health sciences require a Bachelor's degree.
What is a Bachelor's degree?
A degree earned after 2 years of college
A degree earned after high school
A degree earned after 4 years of college
A degree earned after working for a year
After going to college, many medical careers require a RESIDENCY.
What is a residency?
Training to treat patients in their home
Training to become a nurse
Training to be a doctor in your own home
Training to be a specific kind of doctor
Why would a doctor use a patient chart?
To find out background information about a patient
To find out if a patient has been to a doctor before
To find out if a patient is taking any medications
All of the above
Many doctors have earned what is called an M.D.
What does M.D. stand for?
Doctor of Medicine
Mega Dude
Medical Degree
Medicine Donor
An army medic is a health science career.
What OTHER career pathway would it fall into?
Human Services
Education
Law and Public Safety
Transportation and Logistics
A school nurse is a health science career.
What OTHER career pathway would it fall into?
Education
Arts and Communication
Finance
Business
A biomedical researcher is a health science career.
What OTHER career pathway would it fall into?
Manufacturing
Human Services
Science and Engineering
Law and Public Safety
Which career involves filling prescriptions that doctors prescribe to patients?
Nurse
Therapist
Pharmacist
Chemist
Which career involves giving patients the drugs that put them to sleep for an operation?
Pharmacist
Anasthesiologist
Surgeon
Nurse
Which career involves helping a dentist treat patients' teeth and gums?
Nurse
Hygienist
Orthodontist
Odontologist
Which career involves treating patients with cancer?
Orthodontist
Oncologist
Odontologist
Orthopedic Surgeon
Jane is interested in studying how physical aspects of the environment interact with the environment’s chemical processes.
Which discipline will help Jane pursue her interest?
social sciences
human health sciences
mathematics
natural sciences
A group of environmental scientists wants to study the impact of population growth on the environment. Which discipline will contribute to the study?
social sciences
physics
chemistry
mathematics
Claire wants to present scientific information on climate change. Which group should Claire approach?
SERI/NREL
IPCC
EPA
NOAA
Frank has researched how solar technology can help save energy. Which group should Frank approach to share his findings?
SERI/NREL
IPCC
EPA
NOAA
As an environmental scientist, Mike wants to address the issue of climate change. Studying which aspect will help Mike address the issue?
higher levels of ultraviolet rays reaching Earth
higher number of fish eaters
emission of greenhouse gases
burning of forests
Select the correct answer from each drop-down menu.
What did the Romans build as a step toward environmental management?
The Romans built ____________
to carry water from abundant water areas to areas with high chances of drought.
pipes
aqueducts
tunnels
What does the scientific method help test in environmental science?
The scientific method is a way to test a (a) and gain a better understanding of the world.
Select the correct texts in the passage.
Which sentences describe the discipline of the natural sciences?
It includes different sciences, such as biology, chemistry, and earth sciences.
With the help of toxicology, environmental scientists can study the toxic effects of chemicals on humans.
Chemistry contributes to environmental science through the study of chemicals and chemical processes, such as pollutants and the chemical characteristics of the environment. Earth science helps in studying Earth, the oceans, and the atmosphere.
In addition, epidemiology, which is another prominent scientific field, guides environmental scientists to study diseases that affect human health.
Type the correct answer in the box. Spell all words correctly.
Which book is considered the catalyst of the modern environmental movement.
Rachel Carson’s (a) is considered the catalyst of the modern environmental movement.
