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| Which of the following is considered a renewable energy resource? | Solar |
| Wind turbines are becoming a more popular form of energy. Which of the following is a reason why wind turbine use is increasing? | Wind turbines provide a clean, renewable source of energy. |
| Tim is experimenting with different size bowling balls. He notices that even though he throws the different balls at the same speed, that the larger balls tend to cause the pins to move farther and faster when hit. The larger bowling balls have more of what type of energy? | Mechanical |
| When atoms are split they release a lot of thermal energy. The reaction must be controlled or a reactor can overheat causing a meltdown. A reactor meltdown is a concern related to what type of energy? | nuclear energy |
| You need to boil water and have two containers. The first container holds 20 ounces of water and the second holds 70 ounces. It takes longer for the 70 ounces to boil because it requires more of what type of energy? | Thermal |
| Concrete is exceptionally high in compression strength but relativity weak in _______________ strength, because it can easily be pulled apart. | Tensile |
| All of the following are examples of ceramics EXCEPT? | titanium |
| Fiberglass is a combination of fiber and resin. This combination would be an example of what type of material? | Composite |
| What scientific principle would a plumber need to know when designing and installing plumbing in new construction? | Volume and flow rates |
| A general contrator is preparing to build a new single family home. This particular location has several large rocks and small trees that will interfere with the construction of the home. Which part of the construction process should the contractor be concerned with at this time? | Preparing the site |
| What is the systematic process of erecting structures to meet human needs and desires? | Construction |
| All of the following are examples of processes and procedures used in construction, EXCEPT? | impact of interchangeable parts |
| A small band gets a few of their family and friends together for a live concert. Which of the following devices would be considered to be the decoder? | Speaker |
| While riding in a taxi, Fernando notices a large red 8 sided sign. Even though Fernando does not speak or read the local language he knows that this sign means stop. The sign has communicated to him using what means? | Non-verbal |
| When a person talks into a telephone, the microphone converts the sound waves into electrical signals. What part of the communication system is the microphone doing? | Encoding |
| A radio station broadcasts popular music on the FM band in a local area. What part of this system is considered to be the input? | the music at the radio station |
| On a desktop computer, what is an example of an output device? | Printer |
| Denna is a dancer and creates a video teaching others to perform new dance moves and puts it on a popular video website. Lian loves to watch Denna's videos and enjoys practicing the new moves herself when she gets home. What is the purpose of the videos? | Educate |
| Michael sets his alarm on his cell phone to ring at 6:45am so he can get ready for school. The next morning the alarm rings loudly and Michael gets out of bed. The morning alarm awakening him is an example of what type of communication? | machine to human |
| Technologies that include inputs, processes, and outputs associated with sending and receiving information is an example of : | Communication |
