natural disasters Crossword Puzzles
Natural Hazards 2013-06-18
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- Front a surface where a cool air mass meets a warmer mass.
- this occurs in an electrical storm.
- the sliding down of earth or rock from a mountain or cliff.
- shacking of the ground that is generated by disturbances in the earth’s crust.
- a prolonged period of very hot weather.
- an intense fire that may generate strong convection currents and violent winds causing long-range spotting and flam spirals.
- a prolonged period of below average precipitation.
- large frozen rain droplets.
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- cyclone a severe weather event that occurs where warm, moist, rising air begins to spiral upwards.
- a storm associated with lightning and thunder.
- a harmful event caused by the earth.
- front the edge of a fire that spreads fastest.
- a fire burning out of control in the open.
- hazard an extreme event that is the result of natural processes and has the potential to cause serious material damage or loss of life.
- plain part of a river valley covered by water during floods.
15 Clues: large frozen rain droplets. • this occurs in an electrical storm. • a harmful event caused by the earth. • a prolonged period of very hot weather. • a fire burning out of control in the open. • a storm associated with lightning and thunder. • front the edge of a fire that spreads fastest. • a prolonged period of below average precipitation. • ...
Natural Hazards 2013-05-22
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- Less economically developed country.
- The point where the earthquake occurs.
- Type of margin where two continental plates collide and since neither can sink, they rise to form mountains.
- A volcanic belt that runs all the way around the edge of the Pacific ocean.
- A long, high sea wave caused by an earthquake or other disturbance.
- Huge slabs under the earth
- Type of margin where two plates move sideways past each other and sometimes cause earthquakes.
- Instruments used to detect earthquakes.
- The outside part of the earth.
- More economically developed country.
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- Type of margin where a oceanic crust moves under a continental crust but it sinks as it is heavier.
- Type of margin when two plates move away from each other and magma immediately rises to fill the gap.
- The region of the earth's interior between the crust and the core.
- Point on ground above the focus.
- Where plates touch/meet
15 Clues: Where plates touch/meet • Huge slabs under the earth • The outside part of the earth. • Point on ground above the focus. • Less economically developed country. • More economically developed country. • The point where the earthquake occurs. • Instruments used to detect earthquakes. • The region of the earth's interior between the crust and the core. • ...
Natural Hazards 2013-05-22
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- Hvor plader touch / mødes
- Regionen jordens indre mellem skorpen og kernen.
- Point on jorden over fokus.
- Type af margin, hvor et oceaniske skorpe flytter under en kontinental skorpe, men det synker, da det er tungere.
- type margin, hvor to plader bevæger sig sidelæns forbi hinanden og undertiden forårsage jordskælv.
- Type af margin, hvor to kontinentale plader kolliderer og da hverken kan synke, de stiger til at danne bjerge.
- Det punkt, hvor jordskælvet opstår.
- En lang, høj sø bølge forårsaget af et jordskælv eller andre forstyrrelser.
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- Kæmpe plader under jorden
- En vulkansk bælte, der løber hele vejen rundt i kanten af Stillehavet.
- mere økonomisk udviklet land.
- Type af margin, når to plader bevæger sig væk fra hinanden, og magma straks stiger til udfylde hullet.
- Den udvendige del af jorden.
- Instrumenter anvendes til at påvise jordskælv.
- Mindre økonomisk udviklede lande.
15 Clues: Kæmpe plader under jorden • Hvor plader touch / mødes • Point on jorden over fokus. • Den udvendige del af jorden. • mere økonomisk udviklet land. • Mindre økonomisk udviklede lande. • Det punkt, hvor jordskælvet opstår. • Instrumenter anvendes til at påvise jordskælv. • Regionen jordens indre mellem skorpen og kernen. • ...
Natural Hazards 2013-05-22
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- Type af margin, hvor to kontinentale plader kolliderer og da hverken kan synke, de stiger til at danne bjerge.
- En lang, høj sø bølge forårsaget af et jordskælv eller andre forstyrrelser.
- Regionen jordens indre mellem skorpen og kernen.
- type margin, hvor to plader bevæger sig sidelæns forbi hinanden og undertiden forårsage jordskælv.
- Kæmpe plader under jorden
- Den udvendige del af jorden.
- Hvor plader touch / mødes
- En vulkansk bælte, der løber hele vejen rundt i kanten af Stillehavet.
- Mindre økonomisk udviklede lande.
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- Type af margin, når to plader bevæger sig væk fra hinanden, og magma straks stiger til udfylde hullet.
- Det punkt, hvor jordskælvet opstår.
- Type af margin, hvor et oceaniske skorpe flytter under en kontinental skorpe, men det synker, da det er tungere.
- mere økonomisk udviklet land.
- Instrumenter anvendes til at påvise jordskælv.
- Point on jorden over fokus.
15 Clues: Kæmpe plader under jorden • Hvor plader touch / mødes • Point on jorden over fokus. • Den udvendige del af jorden. • mere økonomisk udviklet land. • Mindre økonomisk udviklede lande. • Det punkt, hvor jordskælvet opstår. • Instrumenter anvendes til at påvise jordskælv. • Regionen jordens indre mellem skorpen og kernen. • ...
Natural Resources 2013-09-17
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- A source of energy that we get from the sun
- A natural resource found in the sea
- A non renewable resource that we burn in our fires at home.
- A type of resource that we can use again and again
- A word that is about money and making money
- A type of resource that will eventually run out
- A renewable resource that used by farmers to grow plants
- A renewable resource vital for life, plants, animals and people
- A renewable resource that we can grow and use to make tables
- A non renewable resource that the world will use up in 80years
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- A rich oil country
- The way farmers bring water from rivers by pipes to crops
- An Organisation of Oil Producing & Exporting Countries
- A chemical that is added to water that is good for our teeth
- A place where we collect and store water before sending it to homes
15 Clues: A rich oil country • A natural resource found in the sea • A source of energy that we get from the sun • A word that is about money and making money • A type of resource that will eventually run out • A type of resource that we can use again and again • An Organisation of Oil Producing & Exporting Countries • A renewable resource that used by farmers to grow plants • ...
Natural Fibers 2021-09-20
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- A leaf fiber,
- vegetable fiber
- the wool of the Angora rabbit
- Filaments from cocoons of silkworms
- Long strong and durable
- It's is white with a silky luster
- It's almost pure cellulose
- camel hair
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- Too coarse for clothing and upholstery
- Thin surface scales and is smooth to touch
- Like cotton but more crystalline
- the wool of kashmir goats
- Huacayo alpacas produce soft, dense, short fibres
- Dubbed the "golden fiber"
- comes from sheep
15 Clues: camel hair • A leaf fiber, • vegetable fiber • comes from sheep • Long strong and durable • the wool of kashmir goats • Dubbed the "golden fiber" • It's almost pure cellulose • the wool of the Angora rabbit • Like cotton but more crystalline • It's is white with a silky luster • Filaments from cocoons of silkworms • Too coarse for clothing and upholstery • ...
Natural Resources 2021-02-24
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- sun has produced energy in the form of heat and light. It is considered unlimited.
- material found in nature that we use
- earths heat
- stuff people use for cooking, heating,gas.
- natural gas underground
- a type of liquid used for heat, and cars.
- types of fossil fuels
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- not found in nature, and man made
- moving air to create energy
- made by plants and animals that is converted into energy
- two main types of natural resources
- captured water and turned into electricity
- can be replaced or never run out
- can not be replaced at the same rate being used
- a type of rock used for heating
15 Clues: earths heat • types of fossil fuels • natural gas underground • moving air to create energy • a type of rock used for heating • can be replaced or never run out • not found in nature, and man made • two main types of natural resources • material found in nature that we use • a type of liquid used for heat, and cars. • captured water and turned into electricity • ...
Natural Resolurces 2021-02-09
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- to become greater
- decrease in amount or values
- illegally product
- to demand something that is right
- something that is not hidden
- A person that sells groceries
- a command given by an authority
- to stay in the same place
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- basic
- a writing that must be checked
- descendants of a person or animal
- in spite of
- a revolt against an authority
- to wish something
- to watch over a suspect
15 Clues: basic • in spite of • to wish something • to become greater • illegally product • to watch over a suspect • to stay in the same place • decrease in amount or values • A person that sells groceries • a revolt against an authority • something that is not hidden • a writing that must be checked • a command given by an authority • descendants of a person or animal • ...
Natural Resources 2021-02-24
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- is a use for Natural Resources
- are all natural resources
- not natural
- Sun produced energy in the form of heat and light unlimited
- is another use for natural resources
- where natural resources are found
- earth heat
- are non-renewable
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- resources can be replaced
- not found in the environment
- resources take a very long time to be replaced
- resources fall into two main categories
- water energy captured and turned into electricity
- power is moving air
- Material made by plants and animals
15 Clues: earth heat • not natural • are non-renewable • power is moving air • resources can be replaced • are all natural resources • not found in the environment • is a use for Natural Resources • where natural resources are found • Material made by plants and animals • is another use for natural resources • resources fall into two main categories • ...
Natural Selection 2021-12-06
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- sequence of DNA that codes for a trait
- changes in DNA
- the process by which traits improve an organisms chance of survival
- the seasonal movement of organisms into and out of area
- a heritable trait that increases and individual's fitness
- change over time
- biological evolution that occurs by chance
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- the theory of biological evolution
- the process by which new species are generated
- the disappearance of species from earth
- the degree to which an organism can reproduce successfully in its environment
- the process of selection conducted under human direction
- inherits traits from parents
- a change or difference in condition, amount, or level typically with certain limits
- the fact of state of living or having objective reality
15 Clues: changes in DNA • change over time • inherits traits from parents • the theory of biological evolution • sequence of DNA that codes for a trait • the disappearance of species from earth • biological evolution that occurs by chance • the process by which new species are generated • the seasonal movement of organisms into and out of area • ...
Natural Resources 2022-11-04
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- A Resource earth provides
- the process of removing salt from seawater
- a rock or boulder that differs from the surrounding rock and is believed to have been brought from a distance by glacial action.
- natural resource which will replenish to replace the portion depleted by usage
- a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral
- a natural resource that cannot be readily replaced by natural means
- situations in which building occupants experience acute illness
- a substance that pollutes something
- solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium.
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- the amount of a certain resource that can be harvested or obtained without causing depletion
- a material or structure formed from a loosely compacted mass of fragments or particles.
- the process by which fertile land becomes desert
- the commercially valueless material in which ore is found
- of or found in fresh water
- A substance that pollutes the air
15 Clues: A Resource earth provides • of or found in fresh water • A substance that pollutes the air • a substance that pollutes something • the process of removing salt from seawater • the process by which fertile land becomes desert • the commercially valueless material in which ore is found • solid rock underlying loose deposits such as soil or alluvium. • ...
Natural Hazards 2023-05-23
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- a storm with small balls of ice that fall like rain
- the sudden occurrence of a violent discharge of steam and volcanic material
- A violent winter storm characterized by freezing temperatures, strong winds, and blowing snow
- A small storm often accompanied by heavy precipitation and frequent thunder and lightning
- An intense wind and rain storm that forms over oceans in the tropics.
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- A giant wave usually caused by an earthquake beneath the ocean floor.
- A long period of dry weather
- A very heavy flow of water, which is greater than the normal flow of water and goes over the stream's normal channel.
- A depression produced in a region where soluble rock has been removed by groundwater
- a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain
- a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand
- a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff
- Shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane of from volcanic activity
- A rapidly whirling, funnel-shaped cloud that reaches down to touch Earth's surface.
- A large fire that spreads quickly over a natural area
15 Clues: A long period of dry weather • a windstorm that lifts up clouds of dust or sand • a storm with small balls of ice that fall like rain • A large fire that spreads quickly over a natural area • a slide of large masses of snow and ice and mud down a mountain • a slide of a large mass of dirt and rock down a mountain or cliff • ...
Natural environments 2023-06-14
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- Dense area of trees, plants, and wildlife, often with a variety of ecosystems
- Natural underground hollow or passage, often with unique geological formations
- Vast, treeless Arctic or Alpine region characterized by low temperatures and a short growing season
- Large expanse of flat or rolling grassland, typically found in temperate regions
- Opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are expelled
- Atoll Ring-shaped coral reef or series of islets surrounding a central lagoon
- Grassy plain characterized by scattered trees and supporting a range of wildlife
- Reef Underwater ecosystem formed by colonies of coral polyps, supporting a diverse array of marine life
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- Arid region with minimal vegetation, characterized by sand dunes, rocky landscapes, or vast expanses of barren land
- Large landform that rises steeply above its surroundings, often with rocky terrain and snow-capped peaks
- Natural flowing watercourse, often originating from a source and emptying into a larger body of water
- A cascade of water that flows from a height, often creating a picturesque scene
- Deep and narrow valley with steep sides, usually formed by erosion from a river or other natural forces
- Area where water covers the soil, such as marshes, swamps, or bogs, supporting diverse plant and animal life
- Large mass of ice that moves slowly down a slope or valley, shaping the surrounding landscape
- Sandy or pebbly shore by the ocean or a lake, with waves and coastal features
16 Clues: Dense area of trees, plants, and wildlife, often with a variety of ecosystems • Sandy or pebbly shore by the ocean or a lake, with waves and coastal features • Atoll Ring-shaped coral reef or series of islets surrounding a central lagoon • Natural underground hollow or passage, often with unique geological formations • ...
Natural Disaster 2023-06-29
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- Giant ocean wave that can be caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
- A spinning column of air that reaches from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing strong winds.
- A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope.
- A long period of time with little or no rainfall, making the land dry and causing water shortages.
- The sudden movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rainfall.
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- A large-scale, rotating storm system characterized by strong winds, often called a hurricane or typhoon.
- Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface.
- A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.
- An uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush due to dry conditions.
- A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility, often accompanied by low temperatures.
- A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain.
- A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
- An overflow of water that covers normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
- A weather event where small balls of ice called hail fall from the sky during a thunderstorm.
- A mountain or hill that can erupt and release hot lava, ash, and gases from deep within the Earth.
15 Clues: Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface. • A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope. • A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain. • A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity. • ...
Natural Disaster 2023-06-29
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- A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope.
- A long period of time with little or no rainfall, making the land dry and causing water shortages.
- A large-scale, rotating storm system characterized by strong winds, often called a hurricane or typhoon.
- A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters.
- A weather event where small balls of ice called hail fall from the sky during a thunderstorm.
- Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface.
- The sudden movement of rock, soil, and debris down a slope, often caused by heavy rainfall.
- An uncontrolled fire that spreads quickly over woodland or brush due to dry conditions.
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- A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain.
- An overflow of water that covers normally dry land, often caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
- Giant ocean wave that can be caused by undersea earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or landslides.
- A severe snowstorm with strong winds and reduced visibility, often accompanied by low temperatures.
- A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity.
- A spinning column of air that reaches from a thunderstorm to the ground, causing strong winds.
- A mountain or hill that can erupt and release hot lava, ash, and gases from deep within the Earth.
15 Clues: Shaking of the ground caused by rocks deep beneath the Earth's surface. • A mass of snow, ice, and rocks that slides rapidly down a mountain slope. • A sudden and rapid flow of mud, rocks, and debris down a slope or mountain. • A prolonged period of excessively hot weather, often accompanied by high humidity. • ...
Natural Selection 2023-03-17
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- developing organism
- How organisms with variations are better suited for survival
- The scientist that developed the theory of natural selection
- Organisms that have similar adaptations because they have a common ancestor
- The timeline of Earth's history
- The name of the earliest horse fossil
- The name of Mr.Ray's class
- Rayland rule #2
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- Rayland rule #1
- butterfly like organism that changes color to match it's environment
- Organisms that have similar adaptations only because they are in a similar environment
- Major change in the horse
- The name of a fossil that looks like a horseshoe crab
- organisms suited for their environment
- Not all offspring are the same
15 Clues: Rayland rule #1 • Rayland rule #2 • developing organism • Major change in the horse • The name of Mr.Ray's class • Not all offspring are the same • The timeline of Earth's history • The name of the earliest horse fossil • organisms suited for their environment • The name of a fossil that looks like a horseshoe crab • How organisms with variations are better suited for survival • ...
Natural Resources 2023-04-18
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- energy from the Sun
- brownish haze produced when nitrogen compounds and other pollutants in the air react
- has the chemical formula H20
- Renewable energy
- Fossil fuels such as coal,oil, and uranium
- deposits of minerals large enough to be mined for profit
- group of wind turbines that produce electricity
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- cutting down trees for human activities
- Stars release this kind of energy
- energy produced by burning organic matter
- electricity produced by flowing water
- Process in which mined land must be recovered
- thermal energy from Earth's interior
- a viscous liquid derived from petroleum
- precipitation that has a ph less than 5.6
15 Clues: Renewable energy • energy from the Sun • has the chemical formula H20 • Stars release this kind of energy • thermal energy from Earth's interior • electricity produced by flowing water • cutting down trees for human activities • a viscous liquid derived from petroleum • energy produced by burning organic matter • precipitation that has a ph less than 5.6 • ...
natural disaster 2023-10-19
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- something that contaminates the environment.
- long-term pattern of weather.
- a kind of vibration through the earth's crust.
- increase of temperature of Earth's atmosphere.
- a series of events that are regularly repeated in the same order.
- the release of volcano
- synonym of 'sick'
- complete disappearance of a species from Earth.
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- an event or situation that causes something to start
- the exterior of an object (ocean)
- the action of clearing a wide area of trees.
- physical harm that caused by something or someone.
- the result of damage.
- potential source of harm.
- amount of force
15 Clues: amount of force • synonym of 'sick' • the result of damage. • the release of volcano • potential source of harm. • long-term pattern of weather. • the exterior of an object (ocean) • something that contaminates the environment. • the action of clearing a wide area of trees. • a kind of vibration through the earth's crust. • increase of temperature of Earth's atmosphere. • ...
NATURAL FEATURES 2023-10-27
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- a piece of land surrounded by water.
- a large area of water surrounded by land.
- a deep inlet of the sea almost surrounded by land, with a narrow mouth.
- a mountain or hill, typically conical, having a crater or vent through which lava
- a deep gorge, typically one with a river flowing through it
- Park.an area of countryside, or occasionally sea or fresh water, protected by the state
- an area of land overgrown with dense forest and tangled vegetation
- a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards
- the city or town that functions as the seat of government and administrative centre of a country or region.
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- a cascade of water falling from a height
- the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
- a large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly
- a large area covered chiefly with trees and
- a low area of land between hills or mountains
- a slowly moving mass or river of ice
15 Clues: a piece of land surrounded by water. • a slowly moving mass or river of ice • a cascade of water falling from a height • a large area of water surrounded by land. • a large area covered chiefly with trees and • a low area of land between hills or mountains • a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inwards • ...
Natural features 2023-10-27
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- PARK: Un área protegida y gestionada para la conservación de la naturaleza y la recreación pública.
- Un cuerpo de agua salada que generalmente es más pequeño que un océano.
- Una área de tierra baja entre montañas u otras elevaciones.
- Extensión de agua salada que cubre la mayor parte de la superficie de la Tierra.
- Una entrada de agua rodeada por tierra en tres lados.
- Un cuerpo de agua rodeado de tierra que generalmente es más pequeño que un mar.
- Una elevación natural de la tierra que es más alta que una colina.
- Una gran extensión de agua parcialmente rodeada de tierra, generalmente más grande que una bahía pero más pequeña que un océano.
- Una masa de hielo en movimiento que se forma en las regiones polares.
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- Un área densamente arbolada con una variedad de árboles y vegetación.
- Una montaña que puede entrar en erupción con lava, ceniza y gases.
- Una caída de agua que fluye desde una altura.
- Un área densamente arbolada y tropical con una gran biodiversidad.
- Un profundo desfiladero o barranco creado por la erosión.
- Una porción de tierra rodeada de agua por todos lados.
15 Clues: Una caída de agua que fluye desde una altura. • Una entrada de agua rodeada por tierra en tres lados. • Una porción de tierra rodeada de agua por todos lados. • Un profundo desfiladero o barranco creado por la erosión. • Una área de tierra baja entre montañas u otras elevaciones. • Una montaña que puede entrar en erupción con lava, ceniza y gases. • ...
Natural Hazards 2024-03-04
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- - is any object, situation or behaviour that can cause injury, illness or damage to property or the environment
- Richter scale- measures the magnitude of a tremor (how powerful it is) using an instrument called a seismometer
- - When gravity acts on the air, the air exerts a force upon the earth.
- the point within the Earth where an earthquake rupture starts
- core - made of solid metal
- - massive rocks that make up the outer layer of the Earth’s surface and whose movement along faults triggers earthquakes
- core - made of very hot molten metal.
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- - A fracture in the rocks that make up the Earth’s crust.
- - how susceptible are people to the damage caused by the natural hazard.
- hazards - is the threat of a naturally occurring event that will have a negative effect on people and/or the natural environment. For example Earthquakes and forest fires. A natural event that can cause social and economic impacts.
- - the point at the surface of the Earth directly above the focus
- Waves - are caused by the sudden movement of materials within the Earth, such as slip along a fault during an earthquake.
- - the layer of molten rock on which the crust floats.
- - the outer layer of the Earth made up of the solidified rocky plates
- - Human interpretation of a major event causing widespread disruption on a significant scale.
15 Clues: core - made of solid metal • core - made of very hot molten metal. • - the layer of molten rock on which the crust floats. • - A fracture in the rocks that make up the Earth’s crust. • the point within the Earth where an earthquake rupture starts • - the point at the surface of the Earth directly above the focus • ...
Natural Resources 2024-04-17
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- Damaging greenhouse gases build up here
- released into the air when burning fossil fuels
- Energy from plants and animals
- also called crude oil
- Examples are coal, crude oil, and natural gas
- Resources that can't be replaced
- odorless, colorless gas
- A resource that can be replaced
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- Energy created from moving water
- global disaster caused by use of fossil fuels
- Machines that produce wind energy
- Heat energy from deep in the earth
- Energy that is harnessed from the sun
- energy that comes from splitting Uranium atoms
- solid sedimentary rock
15 Clues: also called crude oil • solid sedimentary rock • odorless, colorless gas • Energy from plants and animals • A resource that can be replaced • Energy created from moving water • Resources that can't be replaced • Machines that produce wind energy • Heat energy from deep in the earth • Energy that is harnessed from the sun • Damaging greenhouse gases build up here • ...
Weekly Crossword 2021-12-30
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- Name the recently developed indigenous radar to make IAF fighters more lethal.
- Name the living robots recently formed from the stem cells of the African clawed frog.
- Bhu Parikshak, an app recently launched is related to which of the major agricultural factor?
- The Royal Gold Medal is given in recognition of a lifetime’s work to a person in which field?
- The ‘Asia Power Index’ that measures resources and influence to rank the relative power of states in Asia has ranked India as 4th preceded by which nation?
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- Swadhar Greh is an initiative targeted towards which vulnerable section of population?
- PANEX-21 that aims to foster joint planning and building regional cooperation for responding to natural disasters was held recently for the member nations of which regional grouping?
- Atmanirbhar Hastshilpkar has been recently launched to provide financial assistance in the form of term loan to which category of people?
- By what name do we refer to the Sun’s upper atmosphere through which NASA’s Parker Solar Probe had flown?
- India’s first and one of World’s largest Green Hydrogen Microgrid Project is said to be set up in which southern state?
10 Clues: Name the recently developed indigenous radar to make IAF fighters more lethal. • Swadhar Greh is an initiative targeted towards which vulnerable section of population? • Name the living robots recently formed from the stem cells of the African clawed frog. • Bhu Parikshak, an app recently launched is related to which of the major agricultural factor? • ...
C5 L2 Adaptations and Extinction 2015-03-01
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- A type of adaptation; coloring that blends in with the environment- makes organisms hard to see
- A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters
- A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce
- A type of adaptation; patterns of action (instincts) that help organisms survive and reproduce
- A cause of extinction; humans introduce a new species to an environment. If there is no consumer to keep that new species in check, it can out compete the native species and take over
- A type of adaptation; when one species (the mimic) looks like another species (the model) in order to deceive a predator
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- A cause of extinction; sometimes climate change happens so suddenly that a species does not have any members with genetic traits that allows survival let alone adaption
- A cause of extinction; the fewer number of individuals left in a species, the less genetic variations. So fewer individuals lead to related creatures
- Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism
- A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off
10 Clues: A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters • A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off • Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism • A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce • ...
C5 L2 Adaptations and Extinction 2015-03-01
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- A cause of extinction; sometimes climate change happens so suddenly that a species does not have any members with genetic traits that allows survival let alone adaption
- A cause of extinction; the fewer number of individuals left in a species, the less genetic variations. So fewer individuals lead to related creatures
- A type of adaptation; when one species (the mimic) looks like another species (the model) in order to deceive a predator
- A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce
- A type of adaptation; coloring that blends in with the environment- makes organisms hard to see
- A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off
Down
- Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism
- A cause of extinction; humans introduce a new species to an environment. If there is no consumer to keep that new species in check, it can out compete the native species and take over
- A type of adaptation; patterns of action (instincts) that help organisms survive and reproduce
- A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters
10 Clues: A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters • A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off • Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism • A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce • ...
Disasters 2021-04-29
6 Clues: Funnel Shape. • Formed over warm water. • Caused by magma build up. • Caused by too much land mass. • Caused by tectonic plates shifting. • Caused by humans or lighting strikes.
disasters 2020-11-08
Across
- A type of large storm system having a circular or spiral system of violent winds, typically hundreds of kilometers or miles in diameter.
- An intense shaking of Earth’s surface. The shaking is caused by movements in Earth’s outermost layer.
- An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry.
Down
- A period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation.
- The movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope.
- An atmospheric phenomenon in which dust, smoke, and other dry particulates obscure the clarity of the sky.
6 Clues: An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry. • The movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope. • A period of time when an area or region experiences below-normal precipitation. • An intense shaking of Earth’s surface. The shaking is caused by movements in Earth’s outermost layer. • ...
Disasters 2021-11-23
disasters 2023-01-30
Across
- lava, small rocks and steam is pushed up from opening in the earths surface
- jungle fire on a large scale
- shaking of the ground due to movement under the earth's surface
Down
- excessive flooding caused due to earthquake
- very strong winds blowing in a circular way
- mishap that leads to huge loss of life
6 Clues: jungle fire on a large scale • mishap that leads to huge loss of life • excessive flooding caused due to earthquake • very strong winds blowing in a circular way • shaking of the ground due to movement under the earth's surface • lava, small rocks and steam is pushed up from opening in the earths surface
disasters 2024-09-22
Disasters 2021-11-23
puzzle 2023-07-24
8 Clues: confused • easy to get hurt • the state of being nasty • a thing needed to do first • the act of taking something away • to apply color on a surface again • to say something based on official statement • a place for people hiding away from disasters
History Review Crossword Puzzle 2021-11-15
Across
- A stereotype of a group of immigrants
- Someone who leaves a place permanently
- The progress of siding with a certain race and against other races
- One who seeks asylum from a nation for protection
- A massacre of a certain ethnicity
- Someone who comes to a new location permanently
- People who have been forced out of their hometown because of violent disasters
- Generations after oneself
Down
- A group of immigrants wrongly blamed for something
- The state of irrational stereotypes of a certain race
- An immigrant appointed citizenship
- Generations before oneself
- Fear of immigrants taking over
- A prejudice statement
14 Clues: A prejudice statement • Generations after oneself • Generations before oneself • Fear of immigrants taking over • A massacre of a certain ethnicity • An immigrant appointed citizenship • A stereotype of a group of immigrants • Someone who leaves a place permanently • Someone who comes to a new location permanently • One who seeks asylum from a nation for protection • ...
Geopolitical Vocab 2023-03-30
Across
- in order to master this skill, someone would need to study the culture and customs of different countries in order to befriend government officials in other countries
- people from across the globe have dedicated time, money, and resources to help people affected by war and natural disasters
- while we were once at war, the U.S. and England have long since been friendly and cooperative with each other
- to deal with homelessness in Colorado, representatives are suggesting methods to help people get housing more easily
- this process makes it easier for someone to blend in with the people and cultural practices of a new country
Down
- it is possible to find American food in other countries because of this process
- covid-19 brought up a lot of new problems that needed to be solved as a country using these policies
- an official document that promises two or more countries will commit to a certain course of action
- this field of study involves learning about the population of a country and its geography
9 Clues: it is possible to find American food in other countries because of this process • this field of study involves learning about the population of a country and its geography • an official document that promises two or more countries will commit to a certain course of action • ...
Weather and Disasters 2016-11-29
Across
- Relaxed feeling
- Use this plastic thing to start a fire
- Listen to the news
- AAA, AA, C, 9-volt
- Box of things for emergencies
- Too much rain, water everywhere!
- San Francisco had a big one in 1906
- Opposite of calm!
Down
- Light from the sky in a storm
- Helps you see in the dark
- Take when you are sick
- Many trees
- Loud BOOM sound in a storm
- Red liquid in your body
- Use these wooden things to start a fire
15 Clues: Many trees • Relaxed feeling • Opposite of calm! • Listen to the news • AAA, AA, C, 9-volt • Take when you are sick • Red liquid in your body • Helps you see in the dark • Loud BOOM sound in a storm • Light from the sky in a storm • Box of things for emergencies • Too much rain, water everywhere! • San Francisco had a big one in 1906 • Use this plastic thing to start a fire • ...
Disasters 2015-02-20
Across
- a mountain that sometimes explodes, sending out fire and hot rocks
- a sudden shaking of the Earth’s surface
- a very large amount of water that covers an area that is usually dry
Down
- a human made disaster that causes great damage
- an extremely large wave caused by movement of the Earth under the sea
- a violent storm with very strong fast winds
6 Clues: a sudden shaking of the Earth’s surface • a violent storm with very strong fast winds • a human made disaster that causes great damage • a mountain that sometimes explodes, sending out fire and hot rocks • a very large amount of water that covers an area that is usually dry • an extremely large wave caused by movement of the Earth under the sea
disasters 2021-06-24
6 Clues: large gust of wind • everlasting with no water • where everything has been wrecked • comes from outer space and is a rock • made by dry trees, lightning, and a spark • water that rises to high and destroys town
Disasters 2021-11-23
Disasters 2021-12-10
DISASTERS 2023-01-23
Across
- A storm that produces hail
- A large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain.
Down
- A sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
- A violent wind that has a circular movement, especially in the West Atlantic Ocean.
- A severe snowstorm with strong winds.
- A long period when there is little or no rain.
6 Clues: A storm that produces hail • A severe snowstorm with strong winds. • A long period when there is little or no rain. • A sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage • A large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain. • ...
Disasters 2023-06-21
Across
- It makes the earth dirty and unhealthy and is usually caused by humans.
- It rains a lot and rivers overflow.
- A very big ocean wave caused by an earthquake under the sea.
- The earth moves and shakes. Sometimes it's very short, but it may happen again.
Down
- Land and rocks fall down suddenly and quickly.
- The rain doesn't fall for a long time, so the land cracks and there is not enough water.
6 Clues: It rains a lot and rivers overflow. • Land and rocks fall down suddenly and quickly. • A very big ocean wave caused by an earthquake under the sea. • It makes the earth dirty and unhealthy and is usually caused by humans. • The earth moves and shakes. Sometimes it's very short, but it may happen again. • ...
C5 L2 Adaptations and Extinction 2015-03-01
Across
- A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off
- A cause of extinction; humans introduce a new species to an environment. If there is no consumer to keep that new species in check, it can out compete the native species and take over
- A cause of extinction; sometimes climate change happens so suddenly that a species does not have any members with genetic traits that allows survival let alone adaption
- A type of adaptation; coloring that blends in with the environment- makes organisms hard to see
- A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters
- Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism
- A type of adaptation; patterns of action (instincts) that help organisms survive and reproduce
Down
- A cause of extinction; the fewer number of individuals left in a species, the less genetic variations. So fewer individuals lead to related creatures
- A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce
- A type of adaptation; when one species (the mimic) looks like another species (the model) in order to deceive a predator
10 Clues: A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters • A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off • Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism • A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce • ...
C5 L2 Adaptations and Extinction 2015-03-01
Across
- Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism
- A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters
- A type of adaptation; patterns of action (instincts) that help organisms survive and reproduce
- A cause of extinction; humans introduce a new species to an environment. If there is no consumer to keep that new species in check, it can out compete the native species and take over
Down
- A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce
- A cause of extinction; the fewer number of individuals left in a species, the less genetic variations. So fewer individuals lead to related creatures
- A cause of extinction; sometimes climate change happens so suddenly that a species does not have any members with genetic traits that allows survival let alone adaption
- A type of adaptation; when one species (the mimic) looks like another species (the model) in order to deceive a predator
- A type of adaptation; coloring that blends in with the environment- makes organisms hard to see
- A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off
10 Clues: A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters • A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off • Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism • A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce • ...
C5 L2 Adaptations and Extinction 2015-03-01
Across
- A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off
- A cause of extinction; humans introduce a new species to an environment. If there is no consumer to keep that new species in check, it can out compete the native species and take over
- Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism
- A type of adaptation; when one species (the mimic) looks like another species (the model) in order to deceive a predator
- A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters
- A type of adaptation; patterns of action (instincts) that help organisms survive and reproduce
Down
- A cause of extinction; sometimes climate change happens so suddenly that a species does not have any members with genetic traits that allows survival let alone adaption
- A cause of extinction; the fewer number of individuals left in a species, the less genetic variations. So fewer individuals lead to related creatures
- A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce
- A type of adaptation; coloring that blends in with the environment- makes organisms hard to see
10 Clues: A cause of extinction; caused by humans or natural disasters • A species becomes extinct when all the individuals of a particular species dies off • Inherited traits that increase the chance of survival and reproduction of an organism • A type of adaptation; physical traits of the body that help organisms survive and reproduce • ...
Cuencas 2018-09-25
Across
- / President Juan Manuel Santos described the 2010–2011 rainy season as_____ _____________________________ in the history of Colombia.
- / This institution registers rainfall on a daily basis, using more than 2,500 pluviometric stations located across the country.
- / I present evidence in favor of the clientelism mechanism and against other ________.
- / In other words, when disasters hit broker-mediated democracies , In turn, brokers are able of cultivating supporters for their candidates with these additional _____________.
- / Naturally, accessibility to this important natural resource is not only a function of rainfall. It also depends on ________ characteristics.
- / I focus on a mechanism that has not been fully explored in the literature: the____________of disaster aid.
Down
- / Election day was relatively calm, although illegal armed groups (comprised by ______________________________) tried to interfere and alter the normal conduct of elections.
- / The significant impact of La Niña led President Santos to créate.
- / This ____ test corroborates the idea that what matters is the pre-electoral impact of the disaster.
- / people that have suffered serious damage associated directly to the event: partial or total loss of goods (estate, livestock or crops) and/or disappearance, injury or death of family members.
10 Clues: / The significant impact of La Niña led President Santos to créate. • / I present evidence in favor of the clientelism mechanism and against other ________. • / This ____ test corroborates the idea that what matters is the pre-electoral impact of the disaster. • ...
Restoring the Balance 2024-08-09
Across
- Place in the world with highest rate of poverty
- The extreme kind of poverty
- Families becoming poor due to disasters
- What did Frederic Ozanam do to help people in early days
- The lack of minimum income
Down
- Type of slum people live in
- Being born into poverty
- Makes food for homeless
- A way to reduce poverty
- An organization for helping the poor
- A well known charity with a blue logo
11 Clues: Being born into poverty • Makes food for homeless • A way to reduce poverty • The lack of minimum income • Type of slum people live in • The extreme kind of poverty • An organization for helping the poor • A well known charity with a blue logo • Families becoming poor due to disasters • Place in the world with highest rate of poverty • ...
Push and Pull crossword 2021-06-01
Across
- weather changeing one to another
- harmful materials into the environment.
- the looks,apperances and beauty
- types of weather
- places in or near the city
Down
- not avalible or unclean water
- disasters that occur naturaly
- highly in terms of liveability
- property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance.
- condition in transport that is characterised by slower speeds, longer trip times, and increased vehicular queueing
10 Clues: types of weather • places in or near the city • not avalible or unclean water • disasters that occur naturaly • highly in terms of liveability • the looks,apperances and beauty • weather changeing one to another • harmful materials into the environment. • property that is or may be inherited; an inheritance. • ...
10/6 Vocabulary Crossword 2021-10-06
Across
- to perplex; to make unclear
- to become dim, or lose brightness
- tremble with a sudden movement, as from horror, fear, or cold
- sudden accident; causes great loss of life
- a marvel, a wonder
Down
- have confidence or faith in the truth of
- beginning, first new; fresh
- leave in a helpless position
- captured the whole attention of; fascinate
- to shake with a slight but rapid motion; tremble
10 Clues: a marvel, a wonder • beginning, first new; fresh • to perplex; to make unclear • leave in a helpless position • to become dim, or lose brightness • have confidence or faith in the truth of • captured the whole attention of; fascinate • sudden accident; causes great loss of life • to shake with a slight but rapid motion; tremble • ...
Science topic for biodiversity/ Mikhail Samoshuk 2024-06-11
Across
- the reason its easier for animals to thrive near the equator
- this ecosystem can withstand disasters
- variation of genes that exist within a species
- the variety of life in an ecosystem
- what's more healthier a food chain or food web
- location with the most diversity
Down
- animals home
- 50% of species live here
- means life
- number of species living in a particular area
10 Clues: means life • animals home • 50% of species live here • location with the most diversity • the variety of life in an ecosystem • this ecosystem can withstand disasters • number of species living in a particular area • variation of genes that exist within a species • what's more healthier a food chain or food web • the reason its easier for animals to thrive near the equator
Stress 2023-10-18
Across
- a physiological and psychological response to challenging or threatening situations
- Cognitive stressors are stressors that arise from an individual's thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions
- Distress is associated with negative emotions such as anxiety, fear, sadness, frustration, and helplessness
- Distress can impair an individual's ability to function effectively in daily life.
- Eustress can be associated with positive emotions, such as exhilaration, enthusiasm, and a sense of accomplishment
- Eustress is usually short-term in nature, and it often occurs in specific situations or events that require a brief burst of heightened alertness and energy.
- stressors that are long-term or persistent stressors that can lead to ongoing stress responses
- These are minor, everyday stressors that can accumulate over time and contribute to overall stress
- These stressors originate from the external environment and can include factors such as noise, pollution, extreme weather, or natural disasters
- a specific event, condition, or stimulus that triggers a stress response in an individual.
Down
- In many cases, eustress can lead to improved performance,
- Unlike eustress, which is typically short-term, distress can be chronic or prolonged. It can result from ongoing or unresolved issues and may have a long-lasting impact on a person's health.
- Psychosocial stressors are related to interpersonal relationships, work, and other social factors
- These stressors are internal and are related to changes or conditions within the body.
- Good Stress
- Eustress can motivate individuals to take action, accomplish goals, and perform at their best
- have adverse health consequences, including increased risk of physical and mental health problems such as cardiovascular diseases, depression, and anxiety disorders.
- Bad Stress
18 Clues: Bad Stress • Good Stress • In many cases, eustress can lead to improved performance, • Distress can impair an individual's ability to function effectively in daily life. • a physiological and psychological response to challenging or threatening situations • These stressors are internal and are related to changes or conditions within the body. • ...
Our Solar System 2022-02-23
Across
- Repeating path of an object around another
- Jupiter's natural satellite and largest orbiting Sol
- Galaxy formation of one or more arms
- Celestial object of ice and dust
- System, Network of bodies that orbit Sol
- Unit, Distance between center of Earth and center of Sol
- Third planet of Sol and our home
- Phases, Shape of Luna's sunlit portion
- Sixth planet of Sol and second largest
- Seventh planet of Sol and first planet discovered by telescope
- Jupiter's second largest natural satellite
- Larger of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
- Largest natural satellite of Pluto
- Gravity bound system of stars planets gas dust and dark matter
- Fourth planet of Sol and second smallest
- Saturn's second largest natural satellite
- Clouds of dust and gas occupying space
Down
- Galaxy formation of no distinct shape
- Jupiter's third largest natural satellite
- Eighth and most dense planet of Sol
- Galaxy formation of oval shape
- Saturn's largest natural satellite
- Smaller of two natural satellites orbiting Mars
- The sun of our solar system
- Neptune's largest natural satellite
- Saturn's third largest natural satellite
- Uranus's largest natural satellite
- Fifth planet of Sol and largest
- Jupiter's smallest natural satellite
- Celestial object small and rocky
- Empty space
- Earth's natural satellite
- Smallest and closest planet with shortest orbit of Sol
- Second planet of Sol and brightest object in Earth's night sky
- dwarf planet in the Kuiper Belt orbiting Sol
35 Clues: Empty space • Earth's natural satellite • The sun of our solar system • Galaxy formation of oval shape • Fifth planet of Sol and largest • Celestial object of ice and dust • Third planet of Sol and our home • Celestial object small and rocky • Saturn's largest natural satellite • Uranus's largest natural satellite • Largest natural satellite of Pluto • ...
8e 2024-05-29
Across
- when there is higher density, this factor spreads faster
- individuals leave the ecosystem
- things like hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes...
- individals figh for resorces
- Factors that affect populations no matter their size
Down
- when preys increase, redators also increase
- individuals arrive to the ecosystem
- if this factor has changes from usual the population is affected
- Factors tha affect populations according to their density
- the activities of this species affects ecosystems
10 Clues: individals figh for resorces • individuals leave the ecosystem • individuals arrive to the ecosystem • when preys increase, redators also increase • things like hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes... • the activities of this species affects ecosystems • Factors that affect populations no matter their size • when there is higher density, this factor spreads faster • ...
Criss Crossing Bonds between Dogs and Humans 2022-04-24
Across
- (2) reason for increased weather disasters
- (2) a nighttime ritual for most dogs
- name used when Julia is annoyed with Bob
- we’ve been throwing it against a wall for a very long time
- (2) purpose + getting over transportation fears
- (2) very, very convincing
- an entitled poodle
- known for their stealth
Down
- hurricanes are usually named after ________________________
- (2) a good place, but scary at the same time
- Ivan’s calm, serene nature makes him like a ____________________
- (2) Wildworld Zoological Park and Sanctuary
- sharp with an undertone of sweetness
- cheeky with undertones of wisdom
14 Clues: an entitled poodle • known for their stealth • (2) very, very convincing • cheeky with undertones of wisdom • (2) a nighttime ritual for most dogs • sharp with an undertone of sweetness • name used when Julia is annoyed with Bob • (2) reason for increased weather disasters • (2) Wildworld Zoological Park and Sanctuary • (2) a good place, but scary at the same time • ...
Environmental issues/disasters 2020-04-10
Across
- synonym for garbage or trash
- destruction of forests
- rain mixed with acid
- community of animals, plants living in an area which provides what they need to survive
- protecting natural sources
- absorbs a lot of heat from the sun's rays
- noise with harmful impact on the activity of human or animal life.
- pollution that affects the air and is usually caused by smoke or other harmful gases
Down
- the condition of having a population so dense as to cause environmental deterioration
- gradual warming of the earth's surface temperature
- the process of transforming waste into new products
- to release pollutant substances into air
- fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas
- the total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities
14 Clues: rain mixed with acid • destruction of forests • protecting natural sources • synonym for garbage or trash • fuels such as oil, coal, natural gas • to release pollutant substances into air • absorbs a lot of heat from the sun's rays • gradual warming of the earth's surface temperature • the process of transforming waste into new products • ...
Chapter 14.8 & 14.9 2023-11-16
Across
- a psychological disorder that is characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, and behavior.
- The belief that something highly abnormal is happening to ones body.
- a symptom of disassociative disorders, where an individual is unable to recall, important, personal information, usually following an extremely stressful or traumatic experience such as combat, natural, disasters, or being the victim of violence.
- a sense of unreality or detachment from, or unfamiliarity with, the world, be it individuals, inanimate objects, or all surroundings
Down
- and individuals, memory, or identity becoming disturbed, which could have a psychological rather then physical consequences.
- when an individual wanders away from their home, due to experiencing confusion about their identity, and may result in adopting a new identity.
6 Clues: The belief that something highly abnormal is happening to ones body. • a psychological disorder that is characterized by major disturbances in thought, perception, emotion, and behavior. • and individuals, memory, or identity becoming disturbed, which could have a psychological rather then physical consequences. • ...
Cost-Of-Living Crisis Vocabulary 2024-04-16
Across
- when inflation and unemployment are high, and economic growth is low.
- a tax on excessive profits or unexpected windfalls of a particular company or sector of the economy, usually due to global disturbances like war or natural disasters.
- a tax levied on the purchase or sale of a property.
Down
- in economics, to reduce government spending or taxes; a reduction in government spending or a reduction in the tax rate.
- in economics, when a government receives money to spend on public services that it has to pay back with interest at a later date.
- economic policies that favour the richest individuals or corporations hoping that this stimulates economic growth thereby benefiting everyone else in society.
6 Clues: a tax levied on the purchase or sale of a property. • when inflation and unemployment are high, and economic growth is low. • in economics, to reduce government spending or taxes; a reduction in government spending or a reduction in the tax rate. • ...
Disasters 2020-02-13
Across
- A fire happens in the wild, usually covers a large area.
- A huge amount of snow falling down the mountain.
- A leakage of oil which pollutes the ocean.
Down
- A lack of food for the population for a long period of time.
- People control the plane with illegal intention.
- Rocks and sands falling down the hill.
6 Clues: Rocks and sands falling down the hill. • A leakage of oil which pollutes the ocean. • People control the plane with illegal intention. • A huge amount of snow falling down the mountain. • A fire happens in the wild, usually covers a large area. • A lack of food for the population for a long period of time.
Disasters 2021-03-02
Across
- A series of waves in a water body in an ocean or a large lake
- quake The shaking of the surface of the Earth
- eruption The discharged of lava and gas from a volcanic vent
- The movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope
Down
- A type of storm called a tropical cyclone
- An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry
6 Clues: A type of storm called a tropical cyclone • quake The shaking of the surface of the Earth • An overflow of water that submerges land that is usually dry • eruption The discharged of lava and gas from a volcanic vent • A series of waves in a water body in an ocean or a large lake • The movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope
Disasters 2023-02-10
Across
- a mass of mud (= wet earth) moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope
- a long period when there is little or no rain:
- a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain
- the appearance of a particular disease in a large number of people at the same time
Down
- a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage
- a situation in which there is not enough food for a great number of people, causing illness and death
6 Clues: a long period when there is little or no rain: • a mass of mud (= wet earth) moving suddenly and quickly down a steep slope • a sudden violent movement of the earth's surface, sometimes causing great damage • a large amount of ice, snow, and rock falling quickly down the side of a mountain • ...
Disasters 2021-11-23
Vocabulary 2024-03-12
Across
- groups of people who join together for a purpose
- to do something carefully
- willingness to share in an unselfish way
- showing qualities of being an adult
Down
- the people who live in a particular place
- being careful when making choices
- to be spread or thrown
- when something is given as a task
- place where people stay after disasters
9 Clues: to be spread or thrown • to do something carefully • being careful when making choices • when something is given as a task • showing qualities of being an adult • place where people stay after disasters • willingness to share in an unselfish way • the people who live in a particular place • groups of people who join together for a purpose
Cuencas 2018-09-25
Across
- / Election day was relatively calm, although illegal armed groups (comprised by ______________________________) tried to interfere and alter the normal conduct of elections.
- / President Juan Manuel Santos described the 2010–2011 rainy season as_____ _____________________________ in the history of Colombia.
- / In other words, when disasters hit broker-mediated democracies , In turn, brokers are able of cultivating supporters for their candidates with these additional _____________.
- / This institution registers rainfall on a daily basis, using more than 2,500 pluviometric stations located across the country.
- / The significant impact of La Niña led President Santos to créate.
Down
- / people that have suffered serious damage associated directly to the event: partial or total loss of goods (estate, livestock or crops) and/or disappearance, injury or death of family members.
- / I focus on a mechanism that has not been fully explored in the literature: the____________of disaster aid.
- / I present evidence in favor of the clientelism mechanism and against other ________.
- / Naturally, accessibility to this important natural resource is not only a function of rainfall. It also depends on ________ characteristics.
- / This ____ test corroborates the idea that what matters is the pre-electoral impact of the disaster.
10 Clues: / The significant impact of La Niña led President Santos to créate. • / I present evidence in favor of the clientelism mechanism and against other ________. • / This ____ test corroborates the idea that what matters is the pre-electoral impact of the disaster. • ...
LESSON : Kanban and Just-In-Time System 2023-03-30
Across
- It is what’s known as a lean management process.
- Does my inventory management software support JIT inventory management?
- The practice of only replacing items once they have been put to use in manufacturing.
- A company with the vision to make vehicle orders in the quickest and most efficient way.
Down
- Are my suppliers reliable enough to deliver on time, every time? Is my order fulfillment system efficient enough to get orders through on time even when they have to compensate for supply chain delays?
- Do I have enough flexibility in my supply chain and manufacturing to adapt to disruptions like supplier disruptions or natural disasters?
- He is frequently referred to as the father of JIT PORTFOLIO KANBAN.
- It is a holistic method that aims to improve an organization’s ability to deliver by applying the principles of visualization, limiting work in progress, and flow management on a system level.
- A review of the fundamental manufacturing building blocks, product design, process design, personnel, and manufacturing process comes first in the JIT process.
- It ensures there is continuous improvement throughout the process.
10 Clues: It is what’s known as a lean management process. • He is frequently referred to as the father of JIT PORTFOLIO KANBAN. • It ensures there is continuous improvement throughout the process. • Does my inventory management software support JIT inventory management? • The practice of only replacing items once they have been put to use in manufacturing. • ...
Jaime crossword fun 2021-06-19
Across
- , m_l_i_l_c_t_o_s (matematics)
- , a_i_a_s (social sciences)
- , n_m_e_ (matematics)
- , s_b_r_c_o_ (matematics)
- , c_l_u_e (social sciences)
- , y_l_o_ (art)
- , a_r (natural sciences)
- , t_e_ (natural sciences)
Down
- , d_v_s_o_s (matematics)
- , s_m_ (matematics)
- , m_n_a_n_ (social sciences)
- , l_o_ (natural Sciences)
- , m_n_e_ (natural sciences)
- , r_c_c_e (natural sciences)
- , f_r_s_ (natural sciences)
- , w_t_r (natural Sciences)
16 Clues: , y_l_o_ (art) • , s_m_ (matematics) • , n_m_e_ (matematics) • , d_v_s_o_s (matematics) • , a_r (natural sciences) • , l_o_ (natural Sciences) • , s_b_r_c_o_ (matematics) • , t_e_ (natural sciences) • , w_t_r (natural Sciences) • , a_i_a_s (social sciences) • , m_n_e_ (natural sciences) • , f_r_s_ (natural sciences) • , c_l_u_e (social sciences) • , m_n_a_n_ (social sciences) • ...
International Relations 2018-04-19
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- An agreement between countries or groups in which all involved parties conform and consent to a shared goal or aspiration.
- What type of agreement is made for a larger number of parties, is drafted and executed under an international body, and is drafted, agreed and signed to solve an issue that affects larger section of the world.
- Which organization helps to keep peace and security around the world and help countries after natural disasters? abbr.
- When you disagree or quarrel with someone, you are in ______ with them.
- Talk it over with the person and try to compromise is an example of what diplomatic strategy?
- Conflict and cooperation occur when conditions and motivations push countries toward_____.
- When you agree or work with someone, you are _______.
- Find someone who can help the two of you solve the problem is an example of what diplomatic strategy?
- Bargaining, making a deal
- Beneficial, useful
- This happens when countries have something to gain by working together to solve problems.
- Strategy, guideline
- A country’s strategy for dealing with other countries is called its ______.
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- ________ is something that you needed to do in order to reach an agreement in our simulation exercise.
- Penalties, punishment
- This happens when countries disagree.
- These are the reasons or goals that cause a country to act.
- Separation, aloneness
- Having a fight with a person is an example of what diplomatic strategy?
- Agreement, deal
- In order for countries to come into conflict or cooperation with each other, certain _______ must exist.
- the art of conducting negotiations, forming alliances, discussing treaties and reaching agreements
- What type of agreement is made between two to three parties, drafted and signed by the parties involved and solve local issues?
- A formal agreement between two or more states for mutual support in case of war.
24 Clues: Agreement, deal • Beneficial, useful • Strategy, guideline • Penalties, punishment • Separation, aloneness • Bargaining, making a deal • This happens when countries disagree. • When you agree or work with someone, you are _______. • These are the reasons or goals that cause a country to act. • When you disagree or quarrel with someone, you are in ______ with them. • ...
Ellis Island 2023-05-14
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- War I Following the outbreak of which event caused the amount of arrivals at Ellis Island to decrease?
- During Ellis Island’s busiest years, this wing contained legal _____ rooms, waiting rooms for witnesses, detention quarters, and staff offices.
- The trip to Ellis Island was made unnecessary by the National ____ Act
- Doctors known as the “____ men” examined immigrants for trachomas.
- The First ____ Act ended America’s open door immigration policy.
- Many Jewish immigrants brought _______ to the United States.
- What was the name of the alliance made by farmers in Texas to fight the crop lien system?
- Those with typhus, yellow fever, and smallpox were placed in isolation on a hospital on which island?
- Which room watched for symptoms of contagious diseases or mental impairment?
- Which family came to the US from Sicily?
- Georgia broke government and diplomatic relationships with native Americans because of the discovery of what?
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- The Civil Rights Act and ____ Rights act fulfilled the promise of citizenship for African Americans
- The ___ Women’s Act gave women the right to independent citizenship
- Which service company published the posters titled “Over There and Over Here”?
- Large shipping lines, such as ______ and White Star competed in the immigrant trade.
- Push Factors include: Economic advancement, war and oppression, ____, and natural disasters
- Some immigrants arrived in the United States with their entire family history documented on what?
- Patrick’s Which day is commemorated in the image above the Tammany Hall infographic?
- “La ___” refers to the Border Patrol
- Which government did little to alleviate the suffering in Ireland?
- The ____ plate was used rather than photographic film for cameras
- “Totally ___” was used by immigration commissioners when asked to describe Ellis Island’s capacity for inspecting the growing number of arrivals in New York.
22 Clues: “La ___” refers to the Border Patrol • Which family came to the US from Sicily? • Many Jewish immigrants brought _______ to the United States. • The First ____ Act ended America’s open door immigration policy. • The ____ plate was used rather than photographic film for cameras • Doctors known as the “____ men” examined immigrants for trachomas. • ...
Migration 2023-11-08
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- that involves crossing state borders[international migration]
- type of international migration with the purpose of labour or recruitment[labour migration]
- type of international migration with the purpose of using your acquired skills in workplaces or schools[skill based migration]
- will decrease at the source region and population will increase at the destination point[demographic impact]
- person staying in a country without the full documentation[irregular migrant/illegal migrant]
- conditions at the point of origin which encourage population movement/migration[push factors]
- within the same region[inter-regional migration]
- health services at the destination point will be better than the health services at the source region[health impact]
- labour force at the destination point will be stronger than the one at the source region[economic impact]
- conditions at the point of destination which encourage population movement/migration[pull factors]
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- because of immediate displacement/war or job scarcity[forced migration]
- within the same country[intraregional migration]
- who migrate to to natural disasters and conflict[refugees]
- of people across a specified region whether national or international in order to establish a new permanent place of residence[migration
- person staying in a country under a specific time scale that is not meant to be permanent[temporary migrant]
- with a timescale less than a year[circulatory movement]
- person entering a country[immigrant]
- within a country[internal migration]
- person exiting a country[emigrant]
- of different ideas due to adapting to the new environment[social impact]
- person with job qualifications and university qualification[high skilled migrant]
21 Clues: person exiting a country[emigrant] • person entering a country[immigrant] • within a country[internal migration] • within the same country[intraregional migration] • within the same region[inter-regional migration] • with a timescale less than a year[circulatory movement] • who migrate to to natural disasters and conflict[refugees] • ...
Homework 2022-05-19
8 Clues: danger or risk • community of alive things • the relative arrangement of places • an organisation formed for a reason • what the sky or air are like outside • a accident that causes a lot of damage • the entertainment organisation for tourists • ability to be maintained at a certain rate of level
Vocab Chapter 10 2022-03-03
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- the process of change by which new species develop from preexisting species over time
- The process of becoming adapted to an environment
- theory that states that natural disasters such as floods and volcanic eruptions shaped Earth’s landforms and caused extinction of some species
- study of fossils or extinct organisms
- theory that states that the geological processes that shape Earth are uniform over time
- a model of evolution in which gradual change over a long period of time leads to biological diversity
- - body part that is similar in structure on different organisms but performs different functions
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- measure of an organism's ability to survive and produce offspring relative to other members of a population
- a group of organisms that are closely related and can mate to produce fertile offspring
- the human process of breeding animals or plants that have certain desired traits
- the study of geographical distribution of the living organisms and fossils on Earth
- the process by which individuals that are better adapted to their environment survive and reproduce more successfully than less well adapted individuals do
- body part that is similar in function as a body part of another organism but is structurally different
- remnants of an organ or structure that functioned in an earlier ancestor
- the trace or remains of an organism that lived long ago, most commonly preserved in sedimentary rock
- differences in physical traits of an individual from the group to which it belongs
16 Clues: study of fossils or extinct organisms • The process of becoming adapted to an environment • remnants of an organ or structure that functioned in an earlier ancestor • the human process of breeding animals or plants that have certain desired traits • differences in physical traits of an individual from the group to which it belongs • ...
The Presidency 2023-01-24
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- Limits the president to two terms
- five years old+ lived in the US for 14 years prior to election
- term for the president as architect of public policy and the one who sets the agenda for congress
- An office created in 1947 to coordinate the president's foreign and military policy advisers
- Charges against a president approved by a majority of the House of Representatives
- the list of programs a president hopes to enact while in office
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- president's power to kill a bill, if Congress is not in session, by not signing it for 10 days
- person appointed by President to be chief of executive staff
- A rule issued by the president that has the force of law
- group of officials who head government departments and advise the President
- natural born citizen
- a public office or position of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue
- a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by a law-making body
- role of the President in which he addresses sudden needs in response to disasters
- policy advisers and for important diplomacy
- The events and scandal surrounding a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters in 1972 and the subsequent cover-up of White House involvement, leading to the eventual resignation of President Nixon under the threat of impeachment
16 Clues: natural born citizen • Limits the president to two terms • policy advisers and for important diplomacy • A rule issued by the president that has the force of law • person appointed by President to be chief of executive staff • five years old+ lived in the US for 14 years prior to election • the list of programs a president hopes to enact while in office • ...
September Vocabulary 2022-09-30
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- She has good personality
- Children express this emotion when happy
- Schools use these to prepare against disasters
- Tires are made out of this material
- If you don't succeed, you
- Projects need a well-defined
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- She did this when her dog passed away
- This is something that causes a reaction in you
- A short, green vegetable common in Mexican food
- These form in room corners with time
- Things that have no use are described as this
- You use these to workout your arms
- This is the result of growing
13 Clues: She has good personality • If you don't succeed, you • Projects need a well-defined • This is the result of growing • You use these to workout your arms • Tires are made out of this material • These form in room corners with time • She did this when her dog passed away • Children express this emotion when happy • Things that have no use are described as this • ...
Unit 5, Week 3 2022-03-28
8 Clues: without care • full of harm • these cause lots of damage • the reason somebody does something • to answer or go where you are called • something that was not meant to be done • to keep or stop something from happening • the special items or tools people use to do their job
ESL by Carolyn. Challenge 23 – mixed questions 2023-09-21
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- **** I was young, I always thought…
- ******* disaster.
- I have two sons and one ********.
- My back hurts, so I have a **** ****. Two words.
- Now.
- We often travel with one or two of these. Plural.
- I **** it would rain!
- The **** was so strong today. It’s been very ****y all week.
- Cold, white, beautiful.
- Fast food, potato, yummy.
- What’s the *********** today? It feels hot.
- Spring is a time where we see ******* everywhere.
- My stomach hurts so I have a ******* ****. Two words.
- I’m a bit **** today. Feeling sad.
- A broken heart. Two words.
- Australia is a multi-cultural and ******* country.
- Apple pies are usually ***** in the oven.
- Think.
- Trousers. (Not underwear).
- Many Asians use these to eat their food with.
- Easy.
- My head hurts so I have a **** ****. Two words.
- This causes climate-change.
- Do you count *****?
- Cold, sweet, delicious and so popular.
- Too much! There was ** much food, we couldn’t eat it all.
- Over-******* is becoming a problem in the world. (related to travel).
- **** home.
- The capital of Australia.
- A popular mobile device.
- My neighbour’s dog ****** all night.
- Summer *** so humid this year.
- Question.
- I need to buy a new ******. (furniture).
- I always ****** ** learn English. (two words, past).
- ** home.
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- Won.
- McDonalds in Australia.
- I waited until he *** ******** eating – and then I told him.
- Space or an area. A place in a house or apartment.
- I can *** quite well. ***ing is a hobby for me. I have a good ***ing machine.
- We waited until the band *** ******* - and then we left.
- When we get old, we must think about this.
- it’s ****! Let’s go home, I’m tired.
- I don’t **********.
- Natural *********.
- Never before, first time. It’s *************.
- This is a natural disaster.
- Most Latin Americans speak *******.
- Not high.
- Apple ***. Meat ***. Yummy.
- He has a very loud *****.
- Checkout.
- Identical.
- ******* are so delicious. They are often served with ice-cream and strawberries.
- Many people count this as they walk.
- before October.
- Australia is a very ***** cultural country.
- The subject causes public disagreement, so it must be *************.
- **** fires are common in Australia. Americans call then wildfires.
- The answer.
- ***** and conditions.
- We scan this to connect to a website. A code.
- We stayed there until we *** ***** all the food.
- ** home.
- I woke up quite ***** this morning.
- An annoying and unwanted animal. (Sometimes children).
- **** home.
- A small programme on a computer or phone. There are many of them.
- My neighbours *** barked all night.
70 Clues: Won. • Now. • Easy. • Think. • ** home. • ** home. • Not high. • Checkout. • Question. • Identical. • **** home. • **** home. • The answer. • before October. • ******* disaster. • Natural *********. • I don’t **********. • Do you count *****? • I **** it would rain! • ***** and conditions. • McDonalds in Australia. • Cold, white, beautiful. • A popular mobile device. • Fast food, potato, yummy. • ...
KN - TACOHAI - VOCAB - G8U7 - PART 2 - 240304 - E 2024-03-04
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- (n) A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment, including both living organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms) and non-living components (soil, water, air).
- (n) Something that is manufactured or produced as a result of a process, often for sale or distribution in the market.
- (np) A natural resource or energy source that is replenished naturally and can be used indefinitely without depletion, such as solar energy, wind power, or biomass.
- (n) A particular kind of matter with uniform properties, characterized by its composition and structure.
- (n) The presence of harmful or undesirable substances or contaminants in the environment, such as air, water, or soil, often resulting from human activities.
- (v) To take part or be involved in an activity, event, or process, contributing to its execution or outcome.
- (n) A large marine mammal belonging to the order Sirenia, similar to the manatee, found in warm coastal waters of the Indian and western Pacific Oceans, primarily feeding on seagrasses.
- (v) To make smaller or decrease in size, quantity, or extent; also, to minimize or lessen the amount or intensity of something.
- (n) The natural environment or surroundings in which a particular species or community of organisms lives, including physical factors such as climate, soil, and vegetation.
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- (n) The complete disappearance or eradication of a species or group of organisms from the Earth, typically as a result of environmental changes, natural disasters, or human activities.
- (np) A species at risk of extinction due to factors such as habitat loss, pollution, climate change, or overexploitation by humans, often requiring conservation efforts to prevent their disappearance.
- (n) A group of organisms with similar characteristics that can interbreed and produce fertile offspring in nature; the basic unit of biological classification and evolution.
- (np) A colorless, odorless gas composed of carbon and oxygen molecules (CO2), produced by the combustion of carbon-containing fuels, respiration, and other natural processes. It is a greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change.
- (n) The movement of people, goods, or materials from one place to another, typically using vehicles, infrastructure, or systems designed for transportation.
- (v) To set free or allow something to escape from confinement or restraint; also, to make something available for public distribution or consumption.
- (n) A marine invertebrate organism that forms colonies of calcium carbonate structures, often found in tropical oceans and reefs, providing habitats for a diverse range of marine life.
- (np) Waste or refuse materials made of synthetic polymers, particularly plastic, often discarded improperly and contributing to environmental pollution.
- (phr.v) To deactivate or switch off a device, appliance, or light source; also, to cause someone to lose interest or enthusiasm in something.
- (n) A person, animal, or plant that resides or lives in a particular place or region, often implying permanence or long-term presence.
- (adj) Poisonous or harmful to living organisms, often capable of causing illness, injury, or death when ingested, inhaled, or absorbed.
20 Clues: (n) A particular kind of matter with uniform properties, characterized by its composition and structure. • (v) To take part or be involved in an activity, event, or process, contributing to its execution or outcome. • (n) Something that is manufactured or produced as a result of a process, often for sale or distribution in the market. • ...
NZ disasters 2020-04-15
9 Clues: White Island • shaking ground • "Abandon ship" • very large storm • current pandemic • whirlpool of wind • rocks and land fall down • caused by gases in a mine • lots of rain causes a river to...
NZ disasters 2020-04-15
9 Clues: White Island • shaking ground • "Abandon ship" • very large storm • current pandemic • whirlpool of wind • rocks and land fall down • caused by gases in a mine • lots of rain causes a river to...
Jaime crossword fun 2021-06-22
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- , m_l_i_l_c_t_o_s (matematics)
- , a_i_a_s (social sciences)
- , n_ _b_r (matematics)
- , s_b_r_c_o_ (matematics)
- , c_l_u_e (social sciences)
- , y_l_o_ (art)
- , a_r (natural sciences)
- , t_e_ (natural sciences)
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- , d_v_s_o_s (matematics)
- , s_m_ (matematics)
- , m_n_a_n_ (social sciences)
- , l_o_ (natural Sciences)
- , m_n_e_ (natural sciences)
- , r_c_c_e (natural sciences)
- , f_r_s_ (natural sciences)
- , w_t_r (natural Sciences)
16 Clues: , y_l_o_ (art) • , s_m_ (matematics) • , n_ _b_r (matematics) • , d_v_s_o_s (matematics) • , a_r (natural sciences) • , l_o_ (natural Sciences) • , s_b_r_c_o_ (matematics) • , t_e_ (natural sciences) • , w_t_r (natural Sciences) • , a_i_a_s (social sciences) • , m_n_e_ (natural sciences) • , f_r_s_ (natural sciences) • , c_l_u_e (social sciences) • , m_n_a_n_ (social sciences) • ...
intergroup foundations of climate change justice 2022-04-07
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- Misinformation, “Creating ambiguity about scientists’ motives has been used by misinformation campaigns to undermine climate scientists”
- Directed Elsewhere, “Polling data as recent as 2017 suggest that the most important perceived problems currently facing Americans are the economy (17–26%) and dissatisfaction with the government/poor leadership (18–25%)”
- Cognition, “Individuals process information about climate change in a way that maintains their beliefs and protects them from attributions of responsibility”
- “Individuals often remain silent on these issues when they are concerned about their lack of knowledge about climate change”
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- Climate Change, “Those skeptical of climate change are much less likely to choose to receive information about their carbon footprint from an airplane flight than those who are sure that climate change is happening”
- Definitions, “Mental models of climate change are often limited to images such as polar bears, melting icebergs, and heat waves, rather than examples such as poverty, migration, or food scarcity”
- Ambiguity, “About a third of Americans believe that climate change is a result of natural causes”
- Unpleasant Emotion, “The real possibility of mass species extinctions, thousands of people dying from starvation and natural disasters, and various other dystopian futures can be too emotionally difficult for many to handle”
- Presentation Concerns, “Stereotypes of those who hold more moderate opinions are less extreme, suggesting that the safe response for those who are concerned about self-presentation is to express moderate or no opinions about climate change”
9 Clues: Ambiguity, “About a third of Americans believe that climate change is a result of natural causes” • “Individuals often remain silent on these issues when they are concerned about their lack of knowledge about climate change” • ...
Money Terminology 2013-12-09
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- protection on purchases
- how much you can spend
- Non-Sufficient funds
- paying bank for borrowing money
- a bank account used for saving money
- run out of money so you fill for this
- object put aside so you can raise money to pay for it
- amount you take home
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- use it to buy things, you need it to make purchases
- a card used to make purchases
- person who gets money if a person dies
- Protection against disasters that happen when a family member dies
- Saving money for education
- the percentage of money that increases on an amount
- When money is suppose to be paid back
15 Clues: Non-Sufficient funds • amount you take home • how much you can spend • protection on purchases • Saving money for education • a card used to make purchases • paying bank for borrowing money • a bank account used for saving money • When money is suppose to be paid back • run out of money so you fill for this • person who gets money if a person dies • ...
insurance vocab 2023-04-06
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- contract between the insurance company and the insured that states the exact terms of the policy including what risks are covered and how much will be paid for any losses
- who relies on someone else for income and care
- to take ordinary or reasonable care to prevent accidents from happening
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- -This covers fire damage to your vehicle, break-ins, vandalism, or theft, as well as natural disasters such as an earthquake, hail, hurricane, or flood. (everything except an actual collision)
- out‐of‐pocket money paid by the policyholder before an insurance company will cover the remaining costs attributed to the loss
- who receives money if an insured person dies
- financial product purchased by many people facing a similar risk to protect against the risk of larger losses.
- Insurance -Provides payment to others if a member of the insured household accidently causes harm to other people or property
- -The risks covered and amount of money paid for losses under an insurance policy
- person who owns the insurance policy
- formal request to an insurance company asking for a payment when the policyholder has an accident, illness or injury
11 Clues: person who owns the insurance policy • who receives money if an insured person dies • who relies on someone else for income and care • to take ordinary or reasonable care to prevent accidents from happening • -The risks covered and amount of money paid for losses under an insurance policy • ...
Springs coming 2023-02-21
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- Star wars day is on this day.
- You will get pinched on this day if you don't wear green.
- This weather is common in Spring.
- This holiday includes a bunny and eggs.
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- A day to appreciate moms everywhere.
- These destructive disasters are most common in spring.
- These start to sprout in this season.
- What day is April Fools on?
- The month that spring starts.
- The day spring starts.
10 Clues: The day spring starts. • What day is April Fools on? • Star wars day is on this day. • The month that spring starts. • This weather is common in Spring. • A day to appreciate moms everywhere. • These start to sprout in this season. • This holiday includes a bunny and eggs. • These destructive disasters are most common in spring. • ...
Pandemic, Healthcare and Law 2024-04-15
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- The legislative intent of the Disaster Management Act is to provide for the effective __ of disasters.
- Section 2.1.1 of Indian Medical Council Regulation 2002 details the duties of physicians to their
- Diseases The Act empowers both the Central and State governments to take actions to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
- The __ framework guarantees that every individual is entitled to certain basic rights known as fundamental rights.
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- Section 2.1.2 of the Indian Medical Council Regulations prohibits medical practitioners with incapacity detrimental to the __ from practicing.
- Council As per Regulation 5.2 of the Indian_____ Regulations, a medical professional should not abandon their duty during an epidemic.
- The isolation of individuals or groups who have been exposed to a contagious disease, mandated by law to prevent further spread.
- The Disaster Management Act provides for the effective management of __.
- Article 21 of the Constitution of India guarantees the protection of __ and personal liberty.
- The __ Penal Code prescribes penalties for negligently or intentionally contributing to the spread of infectious diseases.
- Order A directive issued by a government executive, often during a state of emergency, to implement specific policies or actions related to a pandemic.
- Faith Section 4 of the Epidemic Diseases Act provides legal protection to healthcare workers acting in __.
12 Clues: The Disaster Management Act provides for the effective management of __. • Article 21 of the Constitution of India guarantees the protection of __ and personal liberty. • Section 2.1.1 of Indian Medical Council Regulation 2002 details the duties of physicians to their • ...
Evolution 2013-02-11
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- differences in physical traits of an individual from the group to which it belongs
- genetic drift that occurs after a small number of individuals colonize a new area
- isolation between populations due to barriers related to time, such as differences in mating periods or differences in mating periods or differences in the time of day that individuals are most active
- principle that states that the change in landforms result from slow changes over a long period of time
- theory that states the geologic processes that shape Earth are uniform through time
- all of the individuals of a species that live in the same area
- process by which humans modify a species by breeding it for certain traits
- theory that states that natural disasters such as floods and volcanic eruptions shaped Earth’s landforms and caused extinction of some species
- group of organisms so similar to one another that they can breed and produce fertile offspring
- evolution of two or more species from one ancestral species
- collection of alleles found in all of the individuals of a population
- genetic drift that results from an event that drastically reduces the size of a population
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- elimination of a species from Earth
- body part that is similar in structure on different organisms but performs different functions
- mechanism by which individuals that have inherited beneficial adaptations produce more offspring on average than do other individuals
- body part that is similar in function as a body part of another organism but structurally different
- change in allele frequencies due to chance alone, occurring most commonly in small populations
- inherited trait that is selected for over time because it allows organisms to better survive in their environment
- trace of an organism from the past
- change in species over time
20 Clues: change in species over time • trace of an organism from the past • elimination of a species from Earth • evolution of two or more species from one ancestral species • all of the individuals of a species that live in the same area • collection of alleles found in all of the individuals of a population • ...
American Civil War Crossword 2021-02-05
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- A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy.
- The Northern States during the Civil War who were against slavery.
- Our 16th president and signer of the Emancipation Proclamation.
- An enslaved man who freed himself and delivered a boat to the Union
- People who have left the country of their birth to live in another country.
- An American statesman and politician who served as President of the Confederate States of America
- This Confederate submarine was introduced to battle in 1864, but was ineffective in combat.
- Partial or complete removal of a limb.
- Formal withdrawal of states or regions from a nation.
- Union war plan by Winfield Scott, called for blockade of southern coast, capture of Richmond, capture Mississippi R, and to take an army through heart of south.
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- A loose union of independent states; name of government used by the southern states that seceded during the Civil War.
- An act or instance of invading or entering as an enemy, especially by an army.
- An international organization dedicated to the medical care of the sick or wounded in wars and natural disasters
- A proclamation written by Aberaham Lincoln that freed all slaves in America.
- Nurse during the Civil War; founder of the American Red Cross.
- American abolitionist and writer, he escaped slavery and became a leading African American spokesman and writer.
- Confederate general who had opposed secession but did not believe the Union should be held together by force.
- A condition or circumstance that puts one in a favorable or superior position.
- General whose march to sea caused destruction to the south, union general, led march to destroy all supplies and resources, beginning of total warfare.
- A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military.
20 Clues: Partial or complete removal of a limb. • Formal withdrawal of states or regions from a nation. • Nurse during the Civil War; founder of the American Red Cross. • Our 16th president and signer of the Emancipation Proclamation. • A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy. • A law requiring people of a certain age to serve in the military. • ...
Unit 7 Acronyms 2021-10-04
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- replaced federal security agency
- nicknamed fannie mae, federal mortgage association
- also known as freddie mac
- pentagon department of protection
- coordinates and regulates the network of farm credit associations
- highest ranking members of the military
- provides grants for artistic endeavors and for scientific research
- organizes our national space exploration program
- military groups that oversee actions in six geographic areas
- oversees 22 agencies that help to make our nation safe from attacks
- collects statistics on diseases and formulates policies for reducing disease
- provides assistance, information, and loans to small businesses
- program created to develop the resources of the area in and around the Tennessee River
- department that oversees medicare and Medicaid
- administration that issues weather forecasts
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- leads the federal government's response to natural disasters
- regulates communication by radio, tv, telephone, and internet
- backs up the National Labor Relations Act of 1935
- department that ensures safe, affordable housing for all people
- establishes federal rules for air traffic
- conducts legal business of the US government
- coordinates the intelligence-gathering work of the government
- federal agency that inspects and grades food
- cousin to freddie and fannie, known as ginnie mae
- agency that makes sure that companies which sell stocks tell the truth about their profits/losses
- bears the risk of bank failures
- public corporation that delivers mail and maintains post offices
- originally formed to oversee railroads, ended in 1995
- a watchdog agency to ensure that the activities of the federal offices stay within the law and budget
- oversees the nation's transportation system
- collective defense among countries
- insures some mortgages that private makes make to homeowners, type of loan easier to obtain
32 Clues: also known as freddie mac • bears the risk of bank failures • replaced federal security agency • pentagon department of protection • collective defense among countries • highest ranking members of the military • establishes federal rules for air traffic • oversees the nation's transportation system • conducts legal business of the US government • ...
Unit 7 2021-11-09
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- helps us track down criminals who operate on a worldwide scale
- Established to provide safe affordable housing and to have more attractive cities
- package guys
- Highest ranking members of the US military
- headquarters of this is the pentagon
- Provides grants for artistic endeavors and scientific research
- Watchdog agency to ensure that activities of federal office stay within budget guidelines
- Coordinates and regulates the network of farm credit associations.
- Insuressome mortgages that private banks make to homeowners
- Insures the deposits that people have in the bank.
- Coordinates intelligence of the government
- One of the main reasons that the federal budget have grown over the last 25 years
- oversee actions in 6 geographic areas of the world (Africa, Central, European, Northern, Pacific, Southern)
- Enforce provisions of labor laws
- Provides assistance and loans to small businesses
- Insures that companies that sell stocks can’t lie about their profits and losses
- Establishes rules for air traffic
- These corporations make a profit by charging fees to investors who buy loan packages
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- Checks the accuracy of tax returns that citizens send in
- The head of this is the attorney general
- Inspects and grades foods that farmers produce
- Issues weather forecasts and weather data from satellites and such
- Leads federal governments response to natural disasters like hurricanes and floods
- Regulates communication by radio, television, and phone
- Pulls together 22 agencies into one unified organization (Secret service and Customs Service Coast Gaurd Transportation Security Administration Immigration and Naturalization Service Federal Emergency Management Agency)
- 7 member panel has the job of overseeing the practice of railroads
- Congress Established this in 1953
- Mailman
- space stuff
- Packages mortgages loans and sells large packages to investors
30 Clues: Mailman • space stuff • package guys • Enforce provisions of labor laws • Congress Established this in 1953 • Establishes rules for air traffic • headquarters of this is the pentagon • The head of this is the attorney general • Highest ranking members of the US military • Coordinates intelligence of the government • Inspects and grades foods that farmers produce • ...
Chapter 4 2021-12-21
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- This type of soil is very soapy and slippery
- The event that created the earth
- Most meteors burn up in this atmosphere
- this layer of the atmosphere has a very low density and high temperatures
- The process in which soil is formed
- This type of soil does not retain water well and has very poor structure
- Transporting warm water and precipitation from the equator toward the poles and cold water from the poles back to the tropics
- the outermost shell of the earth
- this agricultural practice harms the soil structure
- where techtonic plates move apart
- What is caused by techtonic plates moving apart, colliding, or sliding past eachother
- What do you use to determine the soil type
- The conditions of the weater
- between crust and outer core of the earth
- Most of earths weather happens here
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- the proportion of the incident light or radiation that is reflected by a surface, typically that of a planet or moon.
- This type of soil has lots of nutrients and moisture and drains pretty well
- inner most shell of the earth
- The process in which landmasses move
- Caused by climate change and are very dangerous natural disasters.
- A patch of land that has been forced to become a desert because mountain ranges blocked all plantgrowing, rainy weather
- Highest part of the atmosphere that jet planes can reach
- What causes seasons to occur
- when techtonic plates move into another
- Most of earths satellites orbit here
- layer after mantle in the earth
- This type of soil does not drain well and is sticky
- The state of the atmosphere
- published the continental drift theory
29 Clues: The state of the atmosphere • What causes seasons to occur • The conditions of the weater • inner most shell of the earth • layer after mantle in the earth • The event that created the earth • the outermost shell of the earth • where techtonic plates move apart • The process in which soil is formed • Most of earths weather happens here • The process in which landmasses move • ...
Ecology 2022-11-15
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- a relationship between two organisms where neither organism is harmed.
- more common and caused by the reformation of environments after things like natural disasters.
- when an organism is introduced somewhere where it isn’t native two and starts to take over the environment it is introduced to.
- an organism that obtains its energy from the sun.
- a bunch of interconnected food chains on a chart that shows how organisms get energy and what obtains energy from what.
- an organism that obtains energy from a producer or another consumer.
- pollution of water that comes normally from a pipe or a single discrete spot.
- study of all things living and the environment they live in.
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- pollution pollution that can be carried by runoff and man made things. Doesn’t come from anywhere specific.
- something that is a living factor
- caused by new land formations and things like lava flows
- a relationship between two organisms where one organism is benefited and the other is harmed.
- all of the air above the crust of the earth.
- something that is a nonliving factor.
- a relationship between two organisms where one organism is benefited and the other is neither helped or harmed.
- the theory of evolution or survival of the fittest. Organisms that have the best traits for an environment will survive.
- a chart of questions that can be answered in order to identify things.
- the number of organisms of a specific species in a set area.
- is all of biotic and abiotic factors on the entire planet combined.
- all of the abiotic and biotic factors in a specific area.
- the biotic factors that work together in a specific area.
21 Clues: something that is a living factor • something that is a nonliving factor. • all of the air above the crust of the earth. • an organism that obtains its energy from the sun. • caused by new land formations and things like lava flows • all of the abiotic and biotic factors in a specific area. • the biotic factors that work together in a specific area. • ...
The Perfect Storm 2023-05-23
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- Tyne The captain of the Andrea Gail
- Preserver What they used to throw at the men who go overboard
- What happened to Murph that pulled him overboard
- What the men received after catching all the fish
- The thing you drink to survive
- Natural disasters and rain are all types of
- What you put on the hook to attract fish to bite
- The part of a line that grabs the fish and catches it
- Pirates used these to travel
- He replaced Adam Randall after Randall backs out of the Andrew Gail's last voyage.
- The reason all the men died
- A key essential to all the men on the Andrea Gail
- The men were this because they decided to go through the storm instead of waiting it out
- The bait they used to catch swordfish
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- commercial fishing angling technique that uses a long main line with baited hooks attached at intervals via short branch lines called snoods or gangions.
- Place where all the guys went to drink
- Gail The name of the boat Billy had
- Type of storm that form from warm air over water
- He is 30 years old and from Bradenton Beach, Florida. His ex-wife is Debra
- These things crash in from the ocean on the beach
- He was raised by his mother, Ethel, and grew up in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
- Line You set these out to catch fish, its clear
- These fish are named after a weapon and have a long bill
- a permanent covering over a compartment or a hull of a ship
- Fish live here
25 Clues: Fish live here • The reason all the men died • Pirates used these to travel • The thing you drink to survive • Tyne The captain of the Andrea Gail • Gail The name of the boat Billy had • The bait they used to catch swordfish • Place where all the guys went to drink • Natural disasters and rain are all types of • What happened to Murph that pulled him overboard • ...
1970's Pop Culture 2023-12-07
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- Game where you have to get 4 in a row
- Have to be married 18 months or less to be on this show
- Famous show staring Archie Griffin
- Very popular inanimate pet
- Game where you are trying to get rid of your cards
- Shark movie
- Two college kids fall in love but boy has cancer
- Now hosted by Steve Harvey
- 8 person step family, lived together
- Boxing movie
- Show where the biker guy is the hero
- Teens running from the cops
- Military hospital show
- movies about mafia
- Detective show
- horror film, girl gets possessed
- Space action with Luke Skywalker
- Football on rollerskates
- Toy where you had to follow the pattern and hit the right colors
- Musical about greasers
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- Lead singer is Freddy Mercury
- Similar to America's Got Talent
- Tv drama about family living in the country during the Great Depression
- defense nicknamed Iron Curtain
- Shown to give other tv companies football games to show
- Bionic Man worth alot of money
- actors would go head to head in challenges
- Movie made by the same guy as Star wars
- Plastic toy that kids could ride with a big front wheel
- Show about odd stories
- Boat crash, people stranded on an island
- people had to guess the cost of the items
- 1 time tv series
- Plastic toy brand that shot foam darts
- gameshow like tic tac toe
- Early version of Friends
- movies about natural disasters
- show about taxi drivers
- Cop show, also name of a state
- Game show where you had to name the song
40 Clues: Shark movie • Boxing movie • Detective show • 1 time tv series • movies about mafia • Show about odd stories • Military hospital show • Musical about greasers • show about taxi drivers • Early version of Friends • Football on rollerskates • gameshow like tic tac toe • Very popular inanimate pet • Now hosted by Steve Harvey • Teens running from the cops • Lead singer is Freddy Mercury • ...
Government Acronym's 2024-02-20
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- Congress reorganized HEW into a separate function after education became a separate department.
- This was a program established during the Franklin Roosevelt presidency to develop resources in a certain area.
- This department enforces federal law and prosecutes cases in federal court
- Provides public education about preventing terrorist attacks and issues appropriate advisories to the American public.
- This department inspects and grades through foods in the US
- Tracks down criminals at a worldwide level.
- Collects taxes
- This administration establishes air traffic rules.
- Gather’s intelligence by finding out information that our government needs for our security.
- Collects statistics on diseases.
- HUD oversees this administration that insures some mortgages that private banks make to homeowners.
- Certifies the quality of foods and cosmetics sold in the US.
- Publishes articles under congressional oversight.
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- What federal program delivers your mail?
- This department was created to encourage homeownership.
- This department provides assistance to veterans.
- The highest-ranking members of the US military
- Each letter represents a different “section” that benefits Americans.
- Preserves important documents and records created by the federal government since its founding.
- You go to get your driver’s license and update your driver’s license every four years.
- This administration issues weather forecasts.
- This branch started overseeing railroads then oversaw telephone service until it was abolished in the 1990’s.
- Regulates communications by radio, television, wire satellite and cable.
- Offers more than 50,000 grants to 300,000 researchers at universities, medical schools, ect.
- Leads the government’s response to natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods.
- The Pentagon is the headquarters of this Department
26 Clues: Collects taxes • Collects statistics on diseases. • What federal program delivers your mail? • Tracks down criminals at a worldwide level. • This administration issues weather forecasts. • The highest-ranking members of the US military • This department provides assistance to veterans. • Publishes articles under congressional oversight. • ...
Government Acronym's 2024-02-20
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- This department enforces federal law and prosecutes cases in federal court
- Collects statistics on diseases.
- The “P” doesn’t stand for postal, what does it stand for?
- Congress reorganized HEW into a separate function after education became a separate department.
- You go to get your driver’s license and update your driver’s license every four years.
- The Pentagon is the headquarters of this Department
- This department provides assistance to veterans.
- Each letter represents a different “section” that benefits Americans.
- Preserves important documents and records created by the federal government since its founding.
- Collects taxes
- HUD oversees this administration that insures some mortgages that private banks make to homeowners.
- Regulates communications by radio, television, wire satellite and cable.
- Leads the government’s response to natural disasters such as hurricanes and floods.
- Gather’s intelligence by finding out information that our government needs for our security.
- Publishes articles under congressional oversight.
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- The highest-ranking members of the US military
- This department inspects and grades through foods in the US
- This department was created to encourage homeownership.
- This was a program established during the Franklin Roosevelt presidency to develop resources in a certain area.
- This administration issues weather forecasts.
- Provides public education about preventing terrorist attacks and issues appropriate advisories to the American public.
- Offers more than 50,000 grants to 300,000 researchers at universities, medical schools, ect.
- Tracks down criminals at a worldwide level.
- This branch started overseeing railroads then oversaw telephone service until it was abolished in the 1990’s.
- Certifies the quality of foods and cosmetics sold in the US.
- This administration establishes air traffic rules.
26 Clues: Collects taxes • Collects statistics on diseases. • Tracks down criminals at a worldwide level. • This administration issues weather forecasts. • The highest-ranking members of the US military • This department provides assistance to veterans. • Publishes articles under congressional oversight. • This administration establishes air traffic rules. • ...
Political Parties, Media and Foreign Policy 2016-05-05
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- formed to defend Western Europe against Russia. It was a treaty between America, Canada and many European countries.
- The ___________ missile crisis was when Cuba had nuclear missiles pointed at Florida and in retaliation, America blockaded their island
- favor raising taxes to help pay for services like Medicaid and education
- this organization gives relief during war times or natural disasters. Not founded by a government. They wear a giant cross to let others know they aren't soldiers
- The _________ party political party that favors less government and more personal freedom
- those who speak to state legislators, members of Congress, or others in order to influence new laws
- adds that only tell of the good things a candidate does
- adds showing politicians as normal, plain people just like you
- The _________ nations major goal is to maintain world peach and promote friendship between countries
- a treaty giving free trade between Mexico, America and Canada
- This party sought to have public ownership of business and property
- on September _________, terrorists flew hijacked planes into the World Trade Center, planned by Osama Bin Laden
- years a US Senator must be a citizen in the US to qualify to run for office
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- America entered this world war when Germany started attacking and sinking all American ships
- adds that attack candidates, only talking about the bad things they've done
- favor lowing taxes, so citizens have more money and can take care of themselves
- political party formed to protect the environment
- these adds, called ___________ generalities, provoke emotions but don't mean anything
- this kind of policy is when one country makes decisions that affects another country. This takes place outside the USA
- America entered World War _____ when japan attacked Pearl Harbor
20 Clues: political party formed to protect the environment • adds that only tell of the good things a candidate does • a treaty giving free trade between Mexico, America and Canada • adds showing politicians as normal, plain people just like you • America entered World War _____ when japan attacked Pearl Harbor • ...
Faith's Japanese Vocabulary 2020-10-01
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- men who were hereditary warriors of nobility
- to be your own country and not be under the control of another government
- someone who trades the craftings of artisans
- the leader of the military government in Japan
- to develop new ways of life to survive in an area with frequent natural disasters
- an order to the public by an authority
- a form of popular theatre, prominent in the merchant class
- a class system very focused on the class and social status system
- luxurious or lavish
- the Japanese colonial empire
- to be secluded and have no ties with other countries
- a person ranking just below samurai because they were responsible for rice production
- the centralised military government lead by the shogun
- the hereditary ruler of japan with no real rule
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- a sense of what is considered beautiful
- to advance and develop new technologies that aren’t considered a thing of the past
- the lowest class of people in Japan whose status was based on their lifestyle
- creates goods for trade, decorated homes and crafted objects for everyday life
- the local government, lead by a daimyo
- women hired to entertain, trained in dancing, singing and tea ceremonies
- a group of attendants who accompany a person of importance
- the feudal lord of a region
- forced to live outside villages, their occupations consisting of dirty, depressing labour
- a Japanese measuring system for rice, equating to approx. 175 litres of rice
- a large and important city in a region
- cultural activities that appeal to the majority of the public
26 Clues: luxurious or lavish • the feudal lord of a region • the Japanese colonial empire • the local government, lead by a daimyo • an order to the public by an authority • a large and important city in a region • a sense of what is considered beautiful • men who were hereditary warriors of nobility • someone who trades the craftings of artisans • ...
20MAY2022 Current Events 2022-05-20
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- WNBA star who is being held prisoner in Russia (lastname)
- what type of weapon is the US Army's M109A7?
- The cheapest gas in the world is 10¢ a gallon in what oil producing South American nation?
- this color of paint dries faster than any other color
- Biden met with leaders from Gerber to talk about the critical shortage of what? (2 words no spaces)
- Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador is president of this country
- someone who eats people
- how many curves are on a standard paper clip?
- largest rainforest in the world
- this animal can feel an earthquake 5 days before it happens
- firstname of man on $100 bill
- this was the world's last country to outlaw slavery, in 1981.
- one of 3 main tribes of Native Americans that lived in Martin County before settlers arrived
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- the tower of london has six of these birds to "protect" the british royalty
- oldest tennis tournament played every year in England
- What people are victims of antisemitic behavior?
- Which fish is known for not having any brain or heart?
- this Saturday is Armed _____ Day
- high winds have raged across many regions of the U.S. causing what natural disasters to occur?
- What is a triangle with 3 unequal sides called?
- golf was first played in this country
- safest place to be during a tornado
- which desert covers most of north africa?
- A Clorox study says that teachers are surrounded by 17,000 of ______ “per square inch” at all times
- The FDA recently banned what substance in cigarettes because it enhances addictiveness?
- height of a basketball hoop in feet
26 Clues: someone who eats people • firstname of man on $100 bill • largest rainforest in the world • this Saturday is Armed _____ Day • safest place to be during a tornado • height of a basketball hoop in feet • golf was first played in this country • which desert covers most of north africa? • what type of weapon is the US Army's M109A7? • ...