26 Questions
What kind of weather events have rattled the state of Texas over the past month?
Tornadoes and flooding
What is the significance of the rainfall received in the communities north of Houston?
It received two months` worth of rain in one day
What is the result of the super saturated ground and excess water?
Flash floods throughout the region
What is the status of disaster declarations in Texas?
They are in effect for more than a third of Texas
How many people have been rescued in Harris County?
More than 200 people
What is the significance of the response to the severe weather events?
It shows how severe weather can overwhelm communities on short notice, but also how proper planning and a quick response can save lives
What is the primary purpose of the airboat in the background?
To rescue individuals who refuse to evacuate
How many individuals are estimated to be impacted by the floods in Harris County, Texas?
Several hundred
What is the current status of the damage assessments in Harris County, Texas?
They will start on Monday if the water recedes
What is the estimated number of people impacted by the floods in Brazil?
Over 67,000 people
What is the purpose of China's Chang'e 6 probe?
To collect samples from the far side of the moon
How long does it take for the moon to make a complete orbit around the Earth?
27 days
Why do we always see the same side of the moon?
Because the moon is tidally locked to the Earth
What is the goal of China's lunar research station?
To send astronauts to the moon by 2030
Who expressed concern that China may be using its civilian program for military purposes?
The head of NASA
What is the duration of the Chang'e 6 probe's mission?
53 days
Why do countries invest in human spaceflight according to Leroy Chiao?
For national prestige and to show technological prowess
What is being sold at the hotel gift shop mentioned in the passage?
Backpacks, rockets, and space-themed items
What is the name of the spacecraft that is scheduled to launch with astronauts on board?
Starliner
How long will the astronauts spend at the International Space Station?
About a week
What was the original destination of the trailer carrying the zebras?
Anaconda, Montana
How many zebras escaped from the trailer?
Four
How long was Shug on the run?
Nearly six days
What was the concern mentioned about cougars in the area where Shug was found?
They might attack Shug
What is the name of the class mentioned that got a shout-out?
Coach Reeder`s World Geography class
What is the name of the program that concludes with the phrase 'Remember, todays news is tomorrows history'?
CNN 10
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