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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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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. To break a legal contract.






2. A fine hair like substance






3. To cook until the sugar in the food browns; brings out the sweetness in the food.






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






5. When you pull fabric diagonally & you are pulling on the ___.






6. What is lard?






7. People over 65 years of age






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






9. A schedule that shows how much payment you have left to make & and how much of that money goes to interest.






10. Inexpensive but strong and durable. Hydrophilic.






11. What are firemen uniforms made out of?






12. What is the symbol for drip dry?






13. Expenses that do stay the same each month.






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






15. Child & age 3-5 years






16. Child & age 3-5 years






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






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






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






20. Special features adding to value.






21. Adds Flavor






22. ___ T = 1 cup






23. The ability to use large muscles






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






25. Provides structure






26. Hydrophobic






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






28. Gains information through senses






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






30. When you pull fabric diagonally & you are pulling on the ___.






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






32. ___ t = 1/4 cup






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






34. Special features adding to value.






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






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






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






38. The ability to use small muscles.






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






40. Helps increase volume - makes product rise.






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






42. Cannot be thrown into a washing machine.






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






44. The ability to use large muscles






45. Hydrophobic






46. Bulletproof; Exceptional Strength & Exceptional Heat Resistance & Non-absorbent.






47. Card with built in computer chip that stores money






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






49. The lengthwise yarns on a loom






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