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Family And Consumer Science

Subject : literacy
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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1. The ability to learn and solve problems.






2. Very strong; Resilient; dries quickly & lustrous






3. Cooking foods in a small amount of fat






4. The lengthwise yarns on a loom






5. The ability to use small muscles.






6. Excellent elasticity; Stronger and more durable than rubber; light-weight.






7. Iron makes this. It is present in red blood cells.






8. Hemoglobin transports this from the lungs to the cells and removes waste.






9. Hydrophobic






10. Soft & wool-like & wrinkle resistant & light weight.






11. Provides structure






12. ___ cups = 1 pint






13. Tough protein material that forms connective tissue and holds muscle fibers together.






14. Amount of income after taxes. Also known as take-home pay.






15. When does a child become afraid of strangers?






16. Expenses that do stay the same each month.






17. A fee charged by a bank if you take out more money than is in your account.






18. To cover a food with a liquid then gently simmer for a short amount of time.






19. The ability to interact with others & help themselves and use self-control.






20. Expenses that do stay the same each month.






21. To cover in a liquid to tenderize and flavor foods.






22. Adds Flavor






23. Refrigeration at _______ degrees or below is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk of food-borne illness.






24. Card with built in computer chip that stores money






25. Tough protein material that forms connective tissue and holds muscle fibers together.






26. Absorbs water. (Term)






27. Cannot be thrown into a washing machine.






28. ___ T = 1 cup






29. Child & age 3-5 years






30. Resistant to wrinkles; Resistant to abrasion; Dries quickly; Retains heat-set creases.






31. Very strong; Resilient; dries quickly & lustrous






32. A number given to you that judges how much of a credit risk you may be






33. Helps increase volume - makes product rise.






34. Cannot be thrown into a washing machine.






35. In the first 12 months of life & an infant will 1._____ its birth weight and 2.______ his/her weight.






36. What two things make gluten?






37. What is the symbol for drip dry?






38. The ability to interact with others & help themselves and use self-control.






39. To cover a food with a liquid then gently simmer for a short amount of time.






40. Expenses that do not stay the same each month.






41. Can stand the hottest water. Comes from flax plant.






42. Provides structure






43. Inexpensive but strong and durable. Hydrophilic.






44. A fine hair like substance






45. The lengthwise yarns on a loom






46. Putting a fruit or vegetable together in boiling water for 1-2 minutes & and then putting them in ice cold water.






47. This fiber is a synthetic fiber and could be argued as a natural fiber.






48. A form of bias against the elderly based on stereotypes.






49. A plan for spending and saving.






50. This is the ability to both understand and use language