Fill in the blank: ________ is a health risk from breathing or swallowing lead, often found in old paint or water pipes.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a historic practice of denying loans or investment to certain neighborhoods, often communities of color, leading to long-term harm.

Fill in the blank: ________ is contact with harmful chemicals, often without warning or protection.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a neighborhood left out of environmental protections or basic services due to systemic neglect.

Fill in the blank: ________ are local rules about land use that can place pollution sources near low-income homes.

Fill in the blank: ________ is turning food scraps and other organic waste into nutrient-rich soil.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a movement to reduce waste by getting food directly from farms to consumers.

Fill in the blank: ________ is not having consistent access to enough affordable, nutritious food.

Fill in the blank: ________ is saving safe, uneaten food and giving it to people instead of throwing it away.

Fill in the blank: ________ are edible fruits and vegetables that look odd or have blemishes, often wasted due to appearance.

Fill in the blank: ________ is choosing meals ahead of time to buy only what you need and reduce waste.

Fill in the blank: ________ is serving the right amount of food to avoid throwing out extras.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the date a store should stop selling a product—food is often still safe to eat after this.

Fill in the blank: ________ is food lost before it reaches stores—during growing, processing, or transport.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a kitchen that tries to create no food waste through planning, repurposing, and composting.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the buildup of toxic substances in living organisms over time.

Fill in the blank: ________ is when a substance (like PFAS) doesn’t break down easily in the environment.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a chemical that interferes with hormones and may affect growth, development, or reproduction.

Fill in the blank: ________ is when chemicals seep out of materials (like plastics) into food, water, or soil.

Fill in the blank: ________ are tiny plastic pieces less than 5mm that form when larger plastics break down.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the release of chemicals from new products (like furniture or paint) into the air you breathe.

What are chemicals that stay in the environment for a long time without breaking down called?

What is the group of manmade chemicals used for water and stain resistance, known as 'Forever Chemicals'?

What is the slow process of plastic breaking down into smaller pieces, including microplastics, called?

What is the total amount of harmful chemicals your body has absorbed over time called?

What was a major effort in the early 1900s to stop the widespread use of children in dangerous, low-wage factory jobs called?

Which department began inspecting meat in 1906 after public outrage over unsanitary practices revealed in The Jungle?

Who was the progressive reformer who fought against child labor and unfair working conditions, and co-founded the National Consumers League in 1899?

Which agency was created in 1906 through the Pure Food and Drug Act to oversee food and medicine safety?

Who were the journalists in the Progressive Era who exposed unsafe, dishonest, or abusive practices?

What was the first major law to protect consumers from unsafe or mislabeled food and medicine, passed in 1906?

What was the name of the deadly NYC garment factory fire in 1911 that killed 146 workers and led to major workplace safety reforms?

Who was the author of The Jungle (1906), whose exposé on the meatpacking industry led to food safety laws?

What is a key goal of New Deal policies, aimed at making markets fairer and safer?

Who was a key advocate for civil rights, workers’ rights, and consumer welfare during the New Deal Era?

What is the name of the 1914 agency that enforces consumer protection laws and fights unfair business practices?

Who was the first woman U.S. Cabinet member, who led labor reforms and workplace protections during the New Deal?

What was a major focus of New Deal programs, especially to improve rural living conditions?

What is it called when one company controls a market, reducing competition and limiting consumer choice?

What was the first federal law to ban monopolies and promote fair competition, passed in 1890?

Fill in the blank: ________ requires product labels to list honest and accurate information so consumers can make informed choices.

Fill in the blank: The ________ guaranteed workers the right to form unions and bargain collectively.

Fill in the blank: ________ refers to public efforts to support stronger protections and rights for buyers.

Fill in the blank: The ________ was a push in the 1960s-70s to improve safety, labeling, and transparency for consumers.

Fill in the blank: The ________ created an agency to recall unsafe products and set safety rules.

Fill in the blank: ________ was an advocate for product labeling and education and led the Office of Consumer Affairs in the 1960s.

Fill in the blank: The ________ gave consumers the right to understand and enforce warranties.

Fill in the blank: The ________ created safety standards for cars and required seat belts.

Fill in the blank: ________ wrote Unsafe at Any Speed, which exposed car safety issues and sparked consumer reforms.

Fill in the blank: The idea that consumers have a right to clear, accurate info about products they use is called ________.

Fill in the blank: The requirement that ads must be honest and not mislead consumers is called ________.

Fill in the blank: A ________ is someone who reports unsafe or unethical practices within a company.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the process of collecting data about your online activity to serve targeted ads.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a 2018 law giving Californians the right to know what data companies collect and request its deletion.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a modern form of public backlash where individuals or companies face consumer boycotts due to controversial actions or statements.

Fill in the blank: A ________ is a contract where users agree to terms by clicking 'I agree' before using a service.

Fill in the blank: ________ is information companies collect about your habits, choices, or identity.

Fill in the blank: ________ are design tricks used in apps or websites to manipulate users into actions like signing up or sharing data.

Fill in the blank: The ________ is a European Union law that sets strict rules for how companies collect and use personal data.

Fill in the blank: ________ is when individuals promote products to followers, often blurring the line between opinion and advertisement.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a consumer movement pushing for laws that let individuals fix their own devices or use independent repair services.

Fill in the blank: ________ is money your employer pays you back for job-related expenses like tuition, commuting, or supplies.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a tax break for making energy-efficient upgrades, sometimes available to renters.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a tax-free way to save for qualified medical expenses.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a rewards program that offers points, discounts, or freebies for repeat purchases.

Fill in the blank: ________ is extra money added to your account by an employer or other third party.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a tax credit that gives you money back even if you owe no taxes.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a retirement account that grows tax-free and can be opened by teens with earned income.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a system where clothes are reused, repaired, resold, or recycled to reduce waste.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a sustainable way to refresh your wardrobe by trading clothes with others instead of buying new.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the belief that buying more stuff leads to happiness or status; often drives fast fashion demand.

Fill in the blank: ________ is cheap, trendy clothing made quickly to match demand, often harming workers and the environment.

Fill in the blank: ________ is the full journey of a piece of clothing, from production to disposal.

Fill in the blank: ________ is when more clothes are made than people can buy, leading to waste and unsold inventory.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a mindset that values fixing or altering clothes instead of tossing them.

Fill in the blank: ________ are places (online or in person) where used clothes are bought and sold.

Fill in the blank: ________ is clothing made with care for the environment and fair treatment of workers.

Fill in the blank: ________ is shopping second hand, usually at thrift stores, vintage shops, or resale apps.

Fill in the blank: ________ is when low-income or minority communities face more environmental harm than others.

Fill in the blank: ________ is when policies or decisions expose communities of color to more pollution or environmental risks.

Fill in the blank: ________ is a place with little or no access to affordable, healthy food, often due to systemic inequalities.

What is the term for pushing someone's limits to see what they'll allow, often an early warning sign of manipulation?

What is the term for pretending to be someone else online to deceive, manipulate, or exploit others?

What is the term for pressuring or threatening someone into doing something against their will?

What is the term for a clear, voluntary agreement that can be manipulated or ignored in online abuse situations?

What is the term for threatening to share private images or information unless demands are met?

What is the term for taking advantage of someone's trust or vulnerability for personal gain?

What is the term for building trust with someone, often a minor, for the purpose of future abuse?

What is the term for early warning signs—like secrecy, flattery, or isolating someone—that something might be unsafe?

What is the term for picking someone based on their behavior or traits to manipulate, exploit, or harm?

What is the term for gaining someone's confidence, often with hidden intentions to use or hurt them?

What is the term for features built into apps/games to keep users engaged and spending money?

What is the term for a dangerous behavior where a gambler keeps betting to try to win back money they've lost?

What is the term for a psychological cycle of reward-seeking behavior, used heavily in gambling design?

What is the term for the tendency to remember wins more than losses, reinforcing false beliefs about luck?

What is the brain chemical linked to reward and pleasure, released during risky behavior like gambling?

What is the term for small or break-even outcomes that feel like wins, keeping players engaged?

What is the term for a recognized mental health condition involving uncontrollable gambling behaviors?

What is the term for the appeal of immediate rewards used by gambling platforms to keep users hooked?