CNN 10: Extreme Weather in Texas

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What kind of weather events have rattled the state of Texas over the past month?

  • Earthquakes and wildfires
  • Tornadoes and flooding (correct)
  • Hurricanes and droughts
  • Heat waves and blizzards

What is the significance of the rainfall received in the communities north of Houston?

  • It was the hottest day of the year
  • It was the coolest day of the week
  • It received two months` worth of rain in one day (correct)
  • It was the driest day of the month

What is the result of the super saturated ground and excess water?

  • Loud thunderstorms
  • Droughts in the region
  • Hurricanes in the area
  • Flash floods throughout the region (correct)

What is the status of disaster declarations in Texas?

<p>They are in effect for more than a third of Texas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many people have been rescued in Harris County?

<p>More than 200 people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the response to the severe weather events?

<p>It shows how severe weather can overwhelm communities on short notice, but also how proper planning and a quick response can save lives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the airboat in the background?

<p>To rescue individuals who refuse to evacuate (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many individuals are estimated to be impacted by the floods in Harris County, Texas?

<p>Several hundred (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the current status of the damage assessments in Harris County, Texas?

<p>They will start on Monday if the water recedes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of people impacted by the floods in Brazil?

<p>Over 67,000 people (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of China's Chang'e 6 probe?

<p>To collect samples from the far side of the moon (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for the moon to make a complete orbit around the Earth?

<p>27 days (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do we always see the same side of the moon?

<p>Because the moon is tidally locked to the Earth (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of China's lunar research station?

<p>To send astronauts to the moon by 2030 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who expressed concern that China may be using its civilian program for military purposes?

<p>The head of NASA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of the Chang'e 6 probe's mission?

<p>53 days (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do countries invest in human spaceflight according to Leroy Chiao?

<p>For national prestige and to show technological prowess (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is being sold at the hotel gift shop mentioned in the passage?

<p>Backpacks, rockets, and space-themed items (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the spacecraft that is scheduled to launch with astronauts on board?

<p>Starliner (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long will the astronauts spend at the International Space Station?

<p>About a week (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the original destination of the trailer carrying the zebras?

<p>Anaconda, Montana (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many zebras escaped from the trailer?

<p>Four (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long was Shug on the run?

<p>Nearly six days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the concern mentioned about cougars in the area where Shug was found?

<p>They might attack Shug (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the class mentioned that got a shout-out?

<p>Coach Reeder`s World Geography class (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the program that concludes with the phrase 'Remember, todays news is tomorrows history'?

<p>CNN 10 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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