MEGA QUIZ Nature + Science

Though they are both citrus, lemons and limes are two __ fruits.

A __ of strange events threatened to ruin the hotel’s reputation. 

Stress activated an underlying illness in the patient and __ a high fever.

The low cost of mobile phones has caused sales to rise __. 

Fire __ the building.

At the core of our business is the software department, the __ of our company that creates the products we sell.

Many people have starved to death because of the __.

My mom hates Jim because he is a tech __ who wastes his money on the unnecessary gadgets.

His eyes were large, and therefore out of __ to the rest of his facial features. 

It will be hard for you to keep your job at the technology company if you cannot __ amazing mobile applications.

Protein is an __ part of any well-balanced diet.

Some people think that the __ of stricter gun laws will reduce crime, but others think that this is just a waste of time

Because of the severe drought, this year has been quite __ for farmers. 

The nurse put on gloves so as not to __ herself or the patient.

The displaced refugees found little welcome after their __ across the border. 

~ are considered to be transition zones because both land and water play a role in creating this environment.

Her boyfriend’s abusive comments had a powerful __ on her self esteem and she became severely depressed.

Jordan felt the __ of handcuffs pressing tightly around his wrists.

The __ teenager suffers from depression and has a hard time socializing with his classmates.

Kardashev's type 2 civilizations would have the ability to __ the energy of any star in its galaxy.

Since I have poor memory recall, it is hard for me to __ lecture notes.

As an educator, I try to __ a passion for learning among my students.

__ panels on buildings can reduce the amount of electricity used since they rely on energy from the sun.

My uncle’s cigarette smoke is starting to __ my furniture and make my entire house smell bad.

Acid rain falling down on the marble statues caused it to __ into a holey, oxidized mess.

The country has the world's sixth highest unemployment __.

The doctor agreed to ~ with the surgery, but only if the patient lost some weight.

If waking up early isn't __ for you, then why did you take the morning shift?

I need to __ the broken blender and buy a new one.

Gardeners add compost to the soil in order to __ it before planting the flowers in the ground.

Schools often use test scores to __ students into classes based on intelligence.

At some point the stock market will __, but right now stocks are high.

If the medicine __ changes your health, you should stop taking it immediately.

The refinery takes ~ oil and processes it for a variety of useful purposes.

It’s always appropriate to apologize when you ___ with someone.

When camping, you should __ the need for bug repellent.

The author started the __ of writing the book, but only made it to the second chapter.

Water filled the ~ of the ship as the main level of the liner began to sink to the ocean floor.

The popular writer hoped his personal story would ___ a message of hope to all those living with depression.

The babysitter’s __ is 10.00 per hour and includes snacks and light housekeeping.

The dentist told me that I had an __ cavity, but if he didn’t put in a filling, it would likely grow into a big problem

The businessman had a great idea for a new restaurant, but lack of money was a ~ that stood in his way.

When the fuel met a flame, __ occurred in a flash! 

An __ to Linda’s schedule has to be made since she has two meetings at the same time on Tuesdays.

One __ requirement for a chef is an interest in culinary school.

The police officer acted on a __, not thinking before he violently slammed the suspect to the ground.

__ levels in the desert are very low since it doesn’t rain much there.

With our new __ system, we will be able to make plants thrive even in dry terrains.

Our community __ allows catch and release fishing.

Even though I struggle with __ parking, there was only one space left in the long line of cars.

The company __ from a small business to a multi-million dollar corporation.

The teacher’s lesson wasn’t very __ today, so we ended up having a lot of free time at the end of the period. 

The living room was decorated in a kind of lowest common __ of urban style.

The ability to change colors is a biological __ that allows the chameleon to blend into its environment.

The scholar __ several advanced degrees and earned several special titles as well.

The most notable __ of his face was the piercing blue eyes that were as vivid as the sky itself and just as vast.

We must search the area in an __ manner if we hope to find the missing girl alive.

This __ of students doesn’t seem to care about school as much as their parents.

Though he’s known for his shooting __, the gunman missed his last two shots.

Emotional stress can manifest into __ health problems, such as high blood pressure, if not properly managed.

When he dried his cotton sweater in the hot dryer, it seemed to __ two sizes smaller than what it was.

Authorities in Colombia are afraid that this flow of untested people might __ a health disaster.

Emotional scars were the __ of the teenager’s pain and her main reason for attending therapy.

From the hotel window, I could see the __ of pollutants coming from a nearby factory.  

I like to stay in this hotel because it’s __ to a great shopping mall. 

No one is sure what pushed dinosaurs to the point of __, but many think it was a meteor.

The rocky foundation underneath the home made the entire building __ and in need of strengthening.

The new mom went through thousands of ~ diapers before her baby's 1st birthday.

People prepared for the __ due to the meteorologist’s forecast of a hard steady rain.

The Earth __ on its axis near the sun so that each part of the Earth gets daylight and night.

Word began to __ that the celebrity couple had broken up.

Because this plan is not feasible, we need to __ it and come up with another one.

A bear juggling balls at the circus was an ~ sight that caused the crowd to stare in awe.

While plants engage in __ for nutrition, animals receive their food through direct consumption.

Police were there to arrest the woman trying to __ drugs into the airport.

It is not surprising that I __ my distinct eye color from my parents.

The electrician will __ our new stove today so that my mother can cook dinner tonight.

Chris’ inability to deal with his anger issues seems to be an __ problem he has had since birth.

Some species of ants actively ~ fungus much like humans farm crops as a food source.

Making a decent living was only ~ with at least a bachelor’s degree.

When we continually cut down forests, we are choosing to __ one of our greatest resources.

The only __ of the sandwich that I do not like is the tomato, but the turkey, lettuce and mayonnaise are fine.

To test how long I could go without breathing, I decided to __ my head into a bucket full of water.

Although the rule was __ and ridiculous, Jack was punished for breaking it. 

After an injurious ~ with the defensive line, the quarterback was taken to the hospital.

The escaping prisoners were __ when one of the prison searchlights illuminated their fleeing bodies.

When someone __ between two people who are in dispute,they consider all the facts and make a decision about who is right

Your pain will __ greatly if you decide to play sports with a broken limb, though few are foolish enough to do th

Because used needles can cause medical personnel to become sick, they must be placed in a ~ bin.

Because the two events __, the party planner won’t be able to attend both parties.

As he continued to __ the chest, the paramedic hoped that the pressure would help the patient begin to breathe again.

Water began to __ out of the bottom of the trash bag and all over the kitchen floor. 

He was a guest on a show, and the __ were so high, they nudged out the original host and put him in there.

A car requires frequent __ to keep the brakes, oil, and headlights in check, among other things. 

If you want to achieve your goal, your must __ despite all obstacles.

According to the packaging, using the hand cream every day will __ its results.

Releasing his anger, the man’s emotional __ was a shock to friends and family.

A cockroach can __ the radiation of a nuclear blast.

 The model will be used to __ the effects of an earthquake.

In our culturally __ neighborhood, people of many races live together in peace