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avalanches Correct Ans-consult local authorities, carry a survival pack, know the area, get off
the slab, swim, and create an air pocket
droughts Correct Ans-repair dripping faucets, reuse clean water, buy a low-flush toilet, avoid
flushing the toilet unless absolutely necessary, take short showers rather than baths, don't let
water run, capture shower water for other uses (watering plants), run dishwashers and clothes
washers only when they're full, plant plants that don't need to be watered during a drought,
don't buy or use water toys, capture and use rainwater whenever you can, and put mulch
around trees and plants so moisture doesn't evaporate as quickly
heat waves Correct Ans-prepare for the heat wave stay indoors, and be aware of heat
illnesses
wildfires Correct Ans-make a wildfire plan, learn the evacuation plans in your community,
make an emergency kit, turn on your TV or radio for emergency instructions, leave immediately
if ordered to evacuate, call 9-1-1 if you use a wildfire, be careful when entering areas that are
burned, and return home only after authorities say it's safe
earthquakes Correct Ans-indoors- stay there, drop to the floor, cover your head and neck,
get to an interior wall or corner if possible, and stay away from windows/outside
doors/furniture that may fall. outdoors- move away from buildings/streetlights/electrical wires,
drop to the ground, and cover your head and neck. afterwards- look for a safe path outside,
don't move if trapped, call for help with your cell phone if possible, tap on a wall to help
rescuers find you, turn on the radio or TV for emergency instructions, and don't enter buildings
if you are outside
volcanic eruptions Correct Ans-be careful of mudflows, avoid low-lying areas and river
valleys, follow evacuation orders and leave immediately, stay indoors with the windows closed,
wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, and wear a mask or cloth over your nose and mouth
,Heat wave Correct Ans-an extended period in which the temperature is at least 10 degrees
Fahrenheit (or 12 degrees Celsius) above average
Hurricane Correct Ans-an intense storm with heavy rain and strong winds that begins over
tropical waters
Landslide Correct Ans-the quick movement of rocks, earth, and debris down a slope, such as
a mountain or cliff
Tornado Correct Ans-a rotating, funnel-shaped column of wind
Wildfire Correct Ans-a fast-spreading fire in a wild area (such as a prairie or forest)
Biological sex Correct Ans-one's sex as determined by chromosomes, external and internal
anatomy, and hormones
how to detect breast cancer Correct Ans-mammogram, self-exam,
Casual relationship Correct Ans-a connection between people who are not related,
romantically involved, or close friends
Endocrine system Correct Ans-the system that regulates body processes, endocrine glands
secrete hormones into the blood to produce effects elsewhere in the body
Endometrium Correct Ans-the uterine lining, composed of blood and other tissues, which is
shed during menstruation
Family Correct Ans-people who are related through blood, marriage, or adoption
, examples of a healthy family Correct Ans-have food/clothing/shelter, feel safe from physical
harm, works together to meet needs, nurture one another, comfort and support one another's
emotional well-being, support one another's education, share knowledge and skills with one
another, knows their role in the home, contributes to the completion of routine tasks, pick up
after themselves, do age-appropriate jobs, and spend quality time together
examples of an unhealthy family Correct Ans-neglect physical or emotional needs, siblings
bully each other, abuse, constant conflict, and failure to communicate with one another
Fertilization Correct Ans-the process by which a sperm cell penetrates an egg after sexual
intercourse
Menstrual cycle Correct Ans-egg development, ovulation (starts 14 days after cycle begins),
and period (lasts three to five days)
Pituitary gland Correct Ans-it secretes at least nine hormones, several of which are
important in human reproduction
elements of healthy relationships Correct Ans-cooperation, boundaries, compromise, and
active listening
Abstinence Correct Ans-the practice of avoiding a certain behavior
social benefits of abstinence Correct Ans-develop platonic relationships, avoid stress of
hiding sexual activity, and avoid conflict with parents
Age of consent Correct Ans-the age at which sexual contact becomes legal
Intimacy Correct Ans-a feeling of closeness between two people
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