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What change does the 60 X 40 plan put out by the Earth Day Network promote?

  • Slowly phasing out single use plastics
  • End to fast fashion
  • Integration of plastics into new technologies
  • By 2060 a 40% reduction in plastic production
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Sailing around Cape Horn is likened to:

    Surfing Hawaii's North Shore = A relatively easy and enjoyable experience Running a marathon = A very challenging and physically demanding activity Riding a roller coaster = A thrilling but short-lived experience Climbing Mount Everest = An extremely difficult and dangerous undertaking Cycling the Tour de France = A challenging endurance event that requires great stamina

    Which is NOT one of the rules that must be followed by those competing in the sailing Global Solo Challenge?

  • No communication
  • Non-stop
  • Only allows people from certain countries (correct)
  • By the three great capes around the world
  • Single-handed

    • Researchers believe chimpanzees have distinct cultures because different groups demonstrate:

    <p>Unique learned and copied behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of human warfare tactics is NOT also used by chimpanzees?

    <p>Regular border patrols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The rare Revolutionary War drawing discovered in a New York City apartment includes:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The recently discovered Revolutionary War sketch highlights the presence of women in the Continental Army, and their support of the soldiers by:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Revolutionary War sketch is so special because it:

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The benefit of cooperation in a mimicry system for the crab spiders would be:

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

    Which of the following statements is NOT true about ichthyosaurs?

    <p>They were both terrestrial and aquatic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the article, how many years do cicadas spend underground?

    <p>13 or 17</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason that cicadas emerge after either 13 or 17 years instead of an even number?

    <p>It helps them avoid predators.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a risk of cicada swarms?

    <p>Unpleasant smell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of dance style will be debuting during the 2024 Paris Olympics?

    <p>Breakdancing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the island where surfing is taking place at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

    <p>Tahiti</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the new entertainment venue in Las Vegas that features a large LED screen and advanced sound system?

    <p>Sphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the group of humanoid robots that host the "Sphere Experience"?

    <p>The Sphere Experience Team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the special dance event that is hosted by the humanoid robots?

    <p>&quot;The Sphere Experience&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the science competition where students decode ancient scrolls?

    <p>Herculaneum Challenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT cited as an example of an animal using deceptive tactics for survival?

    <p>Bees pollinating plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical event is NOT associated with Friday the 13th?

    <p>The Last Supper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is "triskaidekaphobia"?

    <p>Fear of the number 13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much money do businesses lose on Friday the 13th?

    <p>$900 Million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do earthworms help to improve soil quality?

    <p>Both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did the 7.4 magnitude earthquake strike Taiwan's east coast?

    <p>2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the region in the United States that is most susceptible to tornadoes?

    <p>Tornado Alley</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the organization that focuses on research and conservation for elephants?

    <p>ElephantVoices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What location did the mysterious slow, constant wave detected by earthquake sensors worldwide have?

    <p>The Mediterranean Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the scientific process that is used to determine the age of a sample?

    <p>Radioactive isotope dating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many years old is China's Chang'e 6 lunar probe mission?

    <p>1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many years can zombie fires burn underground?

    <p>5</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the aircraft designed to fly at supersonic speeds without producing the characteristic sonic boom?

    <p>X-59</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the floating city that Japan's N-ARK is designing?

    <p>Dogen City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the company developing personalized vaccines to fight cancer?

    <p>Dana-Farber Cancer Institute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the large-scale entertainment venue in Las Vegas that is shaped like a sphere?

    <p>Sphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the most powerful hurricane to hit Florida in 2024?

    <p>Hurricane Helene</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the town in North Carolina that was severely damaged by Hurricane Helene?

    <p>Chimney Rock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the team that won the bronze medal in the men's gymnastics team all-around final at the 2024 Paris Olympics?

    <p>The United States men's gymnastics team</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the state park in California that experienced a massive fire and is now seeing regrowth of redwood trees?

    <p>Big Basin Redwood State Park</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the program that aims to decode the ancient scrolls discovered in Herculaneum?

    <p>Herculaneum Challenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the US men's gymnastics team win a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics?

    <p>July 29, 2024</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the archaeologists find in the cellar of George Washington's Mount Vernon home?

    <p>Ancient Artifacts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the scientist who led the research team that found evidence that elephants use individual "names" to communicate?

    <p>Dr. Joyce Poole</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What name is given to the process used to pull air through specialized filters to trap carbon molecules?

    <p>Direct Air Capture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of creature is "Rakus"?

    <p>Orangutan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of the new entertainment venue, Sphere, in Las Vegas?

    <p>A massive library</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a reason why the fear of Friday the 13th is widespread?

    <p>The events in the Bible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the first female president of Mexico?

    <p>Claudia Sheinbaum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year did a mysterious event trigger earthquake sensors worldwide?

    <p>2023</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the largest diamond ever discovered, which was found in South Africa?

    <p>Cullinan diamond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Multiple Choice Questions - Study Notes

    • Question 1: The 60 x 40 plan promoted by the Earth Day Network aims to phase out single-use plastics and reduce plastic production by 40% by 2060. Other options include shifting to new technologies or ending fast fashion; however, the core theme is the reduction of plastic.
    • Question 2: Sailing around Cape Horn is analogous to a challenging, intense experience, comparable to running a marathon, climbing Mount Everest, or experiencing a roller coaster ride. Cycling the Tour de France or surfing Hawaii's North Shore are less directly comparable.
    • Question 3: The Global Solo Challenge's rules include no communication, navigating a route including three specific capes found around the world, and sailing single-handed. The ability to compete with people from certain countries is not a restriction.
    • Question 4: Researchers believe different chimpanzee groups demonstrate distinct cultures through unique learned behaviors, not special gift giving, physical differences, or climate adaptation.
    • Question 5: Human warfare tactics not employed by chimpanzees include communication strategies, tactical thinking or using coordinated attacks or planning.
    • Question 6: The discovered Revolutionary War drawing depicts women on horseback, soldiers in wagons and on foot, and supplying troops.
    • Question 7: Women in the Continental Army supported soldiers through cooking, household chores (as in providing general support), and medical care.
    • Question 8: The Revolutionary War sketch is noteworthy for revealing everyday troop life, offering insight into military tactics, and portraying an unusual, rare moment in war.
    • Question 9: Cooperation in crab spiders' mimicry system benefits survival, improved predation, and strengthens social bonds.
    • Question 10: Ichthyosaurs went extinct before the dinosaur-ending asteroid strike, but were both terrestrial and aquatic; they first appeared 20 million years before dinosaurs; and possessed long skulls with sharp teeth. However, they did not possess the largest eyes.
    • Question 11: According to the article, cicadas spend either 13 or 17 years underground.
    • Question 12: Cicadas emerge after 13 or 17 years, rather than even numbers, to help avoid competition for resources, and avoid predators.
    • Question 13: Risks of cicada swarms could include damage to plants, noise, and unpleasant smells; however, risks may not be restricted to these.
    • Question 14: The dance style debuting in 2024 Paris Olympics was not specified.
    • Question 15: The island hosting surfing in the 2024 Paris Olympics is Tahiti.
    • Question 16: The large-scale entertainment venue in Las Vegas featuring a large LED screen is called "Sphere".
    • Question 17: The humanoid robots hosting the "Sphere Experience" are called The Sphere Crew.
    • Question 18: The special dance event hosted by humanoid robots was named: "The Sphere Show", "The Sphere Premiere", "The Sphere Experience", and "The Sphere Extravaganza".
    • Question 19: The science competition where pupils decode ancient writings is called the Ancient Text Challenge.
    • Question 20: Bees pollinating plants is not a deceptive tactic used by animals to survive. Animals deceiving is a common occurrence in nature.
    • Question 21: Friday the 13th is not associated with the sinking of the Titanic, a notable historical event.
    • Question 22: "Triskaidekaphobia" is the fear of the number 13.
    • Question 23: Businesses lose approximately $900 million on Friday the 13th.
    • Question 24: Earthworms improve soil quality by creating tunnels, allowing better drainage, and adding nutrients which improve the soil's overall quality.
    • Question 25: The earthquake that struck Taiwan in 2024 was a 7.4 magnitude event.
    • Question 26: The area of the United States most susceptible to tornadoes is called Tornado Alley.
    • Question 27: Elephant conservation and research is the focus of ElephantVoices.
    • Question 28: The earthquake sensors detected the mysterious phenomenon in the Indian Ocean.
    • Question 29: The scientific process for determining age of a sample is radiocarbon dating.
    • Question 30: The China space mission Chang'e 6 is one year old.
    • Question 31: Zombie fires can burn for years underground.
    • Question 32: The Concorde is designed for supersonic flight but creates sonic booms when traveling.
    • Question 33: The name of the proposed floating city is Dogen City.
    • Question 34: Personalized cancer vaccines are developed by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
    • Question 35: The large-scale entertainment venue is called Sphere.
    • Question 36: The most powerful hurricane predicted to hit Florida in 2024 is Hurricane Helene.
    • Question 37: Hurricane Helene damaged the town of Chimney Rock.
    • Question 38: The men's gymnastics team that won the bronze medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics was not detailed.
    • Question 39: The state park in California experiencing fire regrowth is Big Basin Redwood State Park.
    • Question 40: The name of the program dedicated to decoding ancient scrolls found in Herculaneum is the Herculaneum Challenge.
    • Question 41: The US men's gymnastics team won a bronze medal on July 29th, 2024.
    • Question 42: Archaeologists discovered ancient artifacts in George Washington's Mount Vernon cellar.
    • Question 43: Dr. Michael Pardo led research that elephants use unique names.
    • Question 44: Direct Air Capture uses specialized filters to remove carbon molecules from the air.
    • Question 45: Rakus is an orangutan.
    • Question 46: The Sphere in Las Vegas does not include a massive library.
    • Question 47: Fear of the number 13 is widespread due to the popularity of Friday the 13th movie and the number 13 as the number after 12.
    • Question 48: Claudia Sheinbaum is the first female president of Mexico.
    • Question 49: There was a wide-spread event triggering earthquake sensors in 2023.
    • Question 50: The largest diamond discovered in South Africa is known as the Cullinan diamond.

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    This quiz explores various environmental initiatives and cultural phenomena. Questions include the 60 x 40 plan about reducing plastic usage, comparisons of extreme experiences, and the Global Solo Challenge rules. Additionally, it touches on the cultural distinctions among chimpanzee groups based on learned behaviors.

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