Independent Living Flashcards
In 2004. the water bottle usage was _____ liters
26,000,000,000
How much money is spent on bottled water by consumers every year?
1 Billion Dollars
How many times less expensive is a water bottle compared to bottled water?
1900 times
What are the 5 R’s?
Reduce Reuse Recycle Refuse Revalue
What are 2 facts from the “Fed up” documentary?
(could vary)
- Theres no percentage for sugar on food labels
- A bowl of cereal has the same metabolic effects as a bowl of sugar
What is the percent Daily value on a food label?
Shows the amount of nutrience is in the product
__% DV or less is a little of a nutrient
__% DV or more is a lot of a nutrient
little nutrient is 5%
a lot of nutrient is 15%
What are food labels required to have by law?
- nutrition facts table
- Ingredient list
What foods dont need food labels?
- fresh fruits
- raw meats
How can you check if your oil needs a switch?
- Oil change buisnesses may put a sticker on the window with a future odometer
- Use a dipstick or electronic gauge
- If the oil is muddy intexture and dark it time for a change
What will manuals often not mention?
Transmission fluid, because theres no universal milage topping off
What could cause the engine filters to work harder?
Clogged filters cause the engine work harder to push the air through
What spark plug is more expensive but durable?
Iridium Plug
What are signs that a car belt is almost worn out?
Cracking, fraying, and loosening tension.
What are 4 tips from the Laundry tips video?
- Dont over stuff when washing
- Use dryer oils
- put away clothes as soon as possible
- Put pants and darks in warm water
- Put whites and delicates in cool water
- towels in hot water
- wet and treat stains immediantly
- stain removers: Dish soap, 1 part vinegar and 4 part water
How from the laundry tips video should you sort laundry?
- towels
- darks
- lights
- Dry clean
- Athletic
What are the four types of stains from the stain remover video?
- Organic
- Inorganic
- Oily Organic
- Oily Inorganic
Name four rights of tenants
Rights:
- Withholding rent if the landlord doesn’t make repairs in a reasonable amount of time
- Having a safe and sanitary premises
- No change in terms and conditions for the length of the lease.
- Landlord cant enter the premises without the tenants consent, or unless an emergency exists.
Name four responsibilities of tenants
Responsibilities: Paying rent on time Taking reasonable care of property Giving notice before leaving property Giving Landlord new keys if they're changed
Name two Landlord Rights
Charging lease amount of rent if it isn’t paid on time
If tenant leaves before lease agreement, is able to keep security deposit
charging rent even tenant isn’t living on property
Name two responsibilities of a landlord
Making repairs in a reasonable time
Keeping premises safe and sanitary
Can enter premises if there is a repair emergency
Paying interest deposit
