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What day is designated as Earth Day?
What day is designated as Earth Day?
What is the theme of Earth Day 2024?
What is the theme of Earth Day 2024?
By what year does Earth Day Network (EDN) aim to reduce plastic production by 60%?
By what year does Earth Day Network (EDN) aim to reduce plastic production by 60%?
What is one of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution, according to the article?
What is one of the biggest contributors to plastic pollution, according to the article?
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Which natural material can be used as a substitute for plastic?
Which natural material can be used as a substitute for plastic?
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According to Kathleen Rogers, president of Earth Day Network, what is the biggest gamble in the story of human health?
According to Kathleen Rogers, president of Earth Day Network, what is the biggest gamble in the story of human health?
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What celestial event is being predicted by NASA to occur between now and September 2024?
What celestial event is being predicted by NASA to occur between now and September 2024?
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What is a nova?
What is a nova?
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What is T Coronae Borealis (T CrB)?
What is T Coronae Borealis (T CrB)?
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What is unusual about the upcoming T Coronae Borealis nova eruption?
What is unusual about the upcoming T Coronae Borealis nova eruption?
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How often do the nova outbursts in the T Coronae Borealis star system occur?
How often do the nova outbursts in the T Coronae Borealis star system occur?
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When is the nova eruption expected to occur, according to NASA?
When is the nova eruption expected to occur, according to NASA?
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What is the "Ring of Fire"?
What is the "Ring of Fire"?
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What percentage of the world's earthquakes occur along the "Ring of Fire"?
What percentage of the world's earthquakes occur along the "Ring of Fire"?
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What is the global solo challenge?
What is the global solo challenge?
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Who is the first American woman to sail alone around the world without stopping?
Who is the first American woman to sail alone around the world without stopping?
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Who is the youngest person to sail alone around the world without stopping?
Who is the youngest person to sail alone around the world without stopping?
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What has been likened to climbing Mount Everest?
What has been likened to climbing Mount Everest?
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What does the text reveal about the percentage of DNA that humans and chimpanzees share?
What does the text reveal about the percentage of DNA that humans and chimpanzees share?
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What are some of the similarities between human and chimpanzee behavior?
What are some of the similarities between human and chimpanzee behavior?
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What research method did the team at the University of Cambridge use to study the chimpanzees' behavior?
What research method did the team at the University of Cambridge use to study the chimpanzees' behavior?
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What is the name of the park in West Africa where the research team studied the chimpanzees?
What is the name of the park in West Africa where the research team studied the chimpanzees?
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What makes chimpanzees unique among animals, aside from humans, in how they assess conflict risks?
What makes chimpanzees unique among animals, aside from humans, in how they assess conflict risks?
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What is the key aspect of chimpanzees' territorial behavior highlighted in the text?
What is the key aspect of chimpanzees' territorial behavior highlighted in the text?
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What significant discovery was made by Judith Hernstadt in the mid-1970s?
What significant discovery was made by Judith Hernstadt in the mid-1970s?
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What is the main significance of the Revolutionary War drawing?
What is the main significance of the Revolutionary War drawing?
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Who is the artist believed to have created the Revolutionary War sketch?
Who is the artist believed to have created the Revolutionary War sketch?
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Which type of spider was found to engage in "cooperation mimicry" to deceive its prey?
Which type of spider was found to engage in "cooperation mimicry" to deceive its prey?
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Which part of the flower did the male crab spider resemble?
Which part of the flower did the male crab spider resemble?
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What behavior did the male crab spider exhibit in this cooperative mimicry?
What behavior did the male crab spider exhibit in this cooperative mimicry?
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What is an interesting fact about the ichthyosaur in the article?
What is an interesting fact about the ichthyosaur in the article?
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The article states that 95% of the time, fossils amateur paleontologists find end up being what?
The article states that 95% of the time, fossils amateur paleontologists find end up being what?
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Which two broods of cicadas are emerging simultaneously in the US this year?
Which two broods of cicadas are emerging simultaneously in the US this year?
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What part of the tree do female cicadas make incisions on to deposit their eggs?
What part of the tree do female cicadas make incisions on to deposit their eggs?
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Why have researchers proposed that periodical cicadas emerge after either 13 or 17 years?
Why have researchers proposed that periodical cicadas emerge after either 13 or 17 years?
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How many new sports are the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris allowing host cities to add?
How many new sports are the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris allowing host cities to add?
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Which sport is debuting at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Which sport is debuting at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
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How many athletes will participate in each breaking competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
How many athletes will participate in each breaking competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
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Which of the following will be the location for the 2024 Olympic surfing competition?
Which of the following will be the location for the 2024 Olympic surfing competition?
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Which disciplines will skateboarders compete in at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Which disciplines will skateboarders compete in at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
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How many events will be featured in the Sport Climbing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
How many events will be featured in the Sport Climbing competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
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What is the special requirement for lead climbing at the Olympics?
What is the special requirement for lead climbing at the Olympics?
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What is the name of the orangutan who treated his cheek wound with a medicinal plant?
What is the name of the orangutan who treated his cheek wound with a medicinal plant?
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What is the name of NASA's Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) mission?
What is the name of NASA's Quiet SuperSonic Technology (QueSST) mission?
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What is the name of the innovative floating city being developed by N-Ark?
What is the name of the innovative floating city being developed by N-Ark?
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How many residents is the floating city, Dogen City, designed to accommodate?
How many residents is the floating city, Dogen City, designed to accommodate?
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What is the name of the self-sustaining floating community in Amsterdam?
What is the name of the self-sustaining floating community in Amsterdam?
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What type of cancer was the focus of Dr. Catherine Wu and her team's first study on personalized vaccines?
What type of cancer was the focus of Dr. Catherine Wu and her team's first study on personalized vaccines?
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What is the name of the new entertainment venue in Las Vegas, Nevada, described in the article?
What is the name of the new entertainment venue in Las Vegas, Nevada, described in the article?
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What is the main feature of the Sphere venue?
What is the main feature of the Sphere venue?
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Study Notes
Earth Day
- Earth Day is celebrated on April 22nd.
- The theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastic.
- Earth Day Network (EDN) aims to reduce plastic production by 60% by 2030.
- Major contributors to plastic pollution include food packaging and fast fashion.
- Natural materials like bamboo and wood can replace plastic.
Earth Day Network President's Concerns
- Kathleen Rogers, president of EDN, highlights the significant risk of reliance on fossil fuels and plastic as a major concern for human health.
Celestial Events
- NASA predicts a celestial event (e.g., meteor shower) between now and September 2024.
Nova Outburst
- A nova is a sudden and significant brightening of a dying star.
- T Coronae Borealis is a binary star system known for periodic nova outbursts.
- The upcoming T Coronae Borealis nova eruption may be visible to the naked eye and accompanied by a notable meteor shower.
Ring of Fire
- The "Ring of Fire" is a region where a significant portion of the world's earthquakes occur.
- It's a horseshoe-shaped zone on the edge of the Pacific Plate.
Global Solo Challenge
- The global solo challenge involves various feats, such as sailing around the world solo or climbing the highest mountains.
- Examples include solo transatlantic sailing and climbing Mount Everest.
Human-Chimpanzee DNA Similarity
- Humans and chimpanzees share approximately 98.8% of their DNA.
Chimpanzee Behavior Studies
- Chimpanzee behavior is studied in controlled laboratory environments.
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This quiz explores the significance of Earth Day, its themes, and major contributors to plastic pollution. It also discusses future celestial events, including a potential nova eruption and meteor showers. Test your knowledge about the environmental and astronomical concepts relevant to 2024.
