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What is a significant issue related to the oceans?
What is a significant issue related to the oceans?
- Renewable energy sources
- Climate change
- Plastic pollution (correct)
- Beach clean-ups
What was the reason for the unsuccessful launch of the Vulcan rocket carrying the Perseid Lander?
What was the reason for the unsuccessful launch of the Vulcan rocket carrying the Perseid Lander?
- Fuel leak on Earth
- Fuel leak in space (correct)
- Technical malfunction in space
- Technical malfunction on Earth
What is the percentage of single-use plastic items in the litter collected during beach clean-ups?
What is the percentage of single-use plastic items in the litter collected during beach clean-ups?
- 30%
- 60% (correct)
- 50%
- 40%
In which year was the world's hottest year confirmed?
In which year was the world's hottest year confirmed?
What is a common activity that young people are increasingly interested in, as mentioned in the text?
What is a common activity that young people are increasingly interested in, as mentioned in the text?
What did a report claim about a mouse and a man's shed at night?
What did a report claim about a mouse and a man's shed at night?
What is becoming more prevalent in the UK with nearly half of electricity being generated by them?
What is becoming more prevalent in the UK with nearly half of electricity being generated by them?
What did a dog named Cle do with $4,000 left on the kitchen countertop?
What did a dog named Cle do with $4,000 left on the kitchen countertop?
What was encouraged by the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, especially among young people?
What was encouraged by the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, especially among young people?
Study Notes
- The text is about various news stories, including plastic pollution, beach clean-ups, climate change, and false news.
- Plastic pollution is a significant issue, with approximately 12 million tons of plastic waste ending up in the oceans every year.
- Young people are increasingly participating in beach clean-ups and environmental activism.
- Beach cleanups reveal that up to 60% of litter collected consists of single-use plastic items.
- The UK has seen a decrease in litter on beaches over the years.
- The world's hottest year since records began was confirmed in 2023.
- Renewable energy sources are becoming more prevalent in the UK, with nearly half of electricity being generated by renewables.
- A report claimed that a mouse was tidying up a man's shed at night, but it was later discovered to be false.
- The launch of a Vulcan rocket carrying the Perseid Lander to the moon was unsuccessful due to a fuel leak in space.
- A pair of twins, born 40 minutes apart, have different birthdays in different years.
- A dog named Cle ate $4,000 in cash that was left on the kitchen countertop.
- Young people are becoming interested in darts, and a teenager named Luke Littler has made a name for himself as a prodigy.
- The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is encouraging more people, especially young people, to play chess.
- Two young chess champions, Boder and Truse, share their experiences and thoughts on the benefits of playing chess.
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Test your knowledge of current events and news stories with this quiz covering topics such as plastic pollution, beach clean-ups, climate change, false news, renewable energy, failed rocket launch, unusual animal behavior, and young achievers. Stay updated on global happenings!
