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1) What specialized military and orienteering compass features a sighting mirror and a translucent protractor base?

A) Solar compass

B) Digital watch compass

C) Baseplate compass (or Lensatic compass)

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2) What measuring tool contains a small glass vial filled with liquid and an air bubble to check horizontal leveling?

A) Tape measure

B) Spirit level (Bubble level)

C) Laser level

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3) What is the rule of thumb (Rule of Nines) used by medical personnel in emergency triage?

A) Calculating the time needed for complete recovery

B) Estimating the total body surface area affected by burns

C) Determining the depth of skin tissue damage

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4) What annual deadline is traditionally set by the IRS for filing individual federal income tax returns in the United States?

A) January 1st

B) December 31st

C) April 15th

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5) What is the practice of cutting back branches or stems to encourage healthy growth called?

A) Pruning

B) Weeding

C) Mulching

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6) What natural disaster safety rule says ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown’?

A) Never drive or walk through flooded roadways

B) Avoid turning around when lost in a forest

C) Never look backward during a storm evacuation

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7) In what year was the modern federal income tax permanently established in the United States via the 16th Amendment?

A) 1913

B) 1865

C) 1776

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8) What common ornamental shrub produces glossy dark green leaves and bright red berries that are toxic to humans and pets?

A) Privet

B) English Holly

C) Boxwood

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9) What emergency item should be stored with flashlights in a disaster kit to prevent fire hazards?

A) Kerosene lanterns

B) Wax candles and matches

C) Extra batteries and LED bulbs, avoiding candles during gas leaks

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10) What is the most common cause of death for indoor houseplants?

A) Underwatering

B) Overwatering

C) Too much fertilizer

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