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Lomax and his team invited the ______ to help them find additional pieces of the intriguing fossil.
Lomax and his team invited the ______ to help them find additional pieces of the intriguing fossil.
Reynolds
The reconstructed section of the marine reptile's lower jaw measured over ______ feet long.
The reconstructed section of the marine reptile's lower jaw measured over ______ feet long.
six
The new specimen's estimated length is ______ feet, ranking it among the largest marine animals.
The new specimen's estimated length is ______ feet, ranking it among the largest marine animals.
80
The first artwork by Banksy appeared on August 5, 2024, featuring a silhouette of a mountain ______.
The first artwork by Banksy appeared on August 5, 2024, featuring a silhouette of a mountain ______.
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The scientists classified the new creature as a new species named ______ severnensis.
The scientists classified the new creature as a new species named ______ severnensis.
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One of the murals showed two elephants peering out from blocked out ______.
One of the murals showed two elephants peering out from blocked out ______.
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Ruby and Justin were listed as co-authors in the study published in the journal ______.
Ruby and Justin were listed as co-authors in the study published in the journal ______.
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The final piece of Banksy's animal series appeared on the shutters of the London ______.
The final piece of Banksy's animal series appeared on the shutters of the London ______.
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Sixteen US states are bracing for the arrival of trillions of noisy ______.
Sixteen US states are bracing for the arrival of trillions of noisy ______.
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Brood XIX emerges every ______ years, while Brood XIII appears every 17 years.
Brood XIX emerges every ______ years, while Brood XIII appears every 17 years.
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A massive fire burned 97 percent of the Big Basin Redwood State Park in ______.
A massive fire burned 97 percent of the Big Basin Redwood State Park in ______.
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Periodical cicadas spend most of their lives underground, feeding off ______ from tree roots.
Periodical cicadas spend most of their lives underground, feeding off ______ from tree roots.
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The towering redwood trees in Big Basin can reach heights of over ______ feet.
The towering redwood trees in Big Basin can reach heights of over ______ feet.
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The unusual coincidence of the two cicada broods last occurred in the year ______.
The unusual coincidence of the two cicada broods last occurred in the year ______.
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Chimpanzees are the first animals, other than humans, to strategically use ______ to assess the risks of a conflict.
Chimpanzees are the first animals, other than humans, to strategically use ______ to assess the risks of a conflict.
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Tactical warfare is considered a driver of human ______, according to Dr. Lemoine.
Tactical warfare is considered a driver of human ______, according to Dr. Lemoine.
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The findings were revealed in the journal PLOS ______ on November 2, 2023.
The findings were revealed in the journal PLOS ______ on November 2, 2023.
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Judith Hernstadt bought a set of sketches from a New York ______.
Judith Hernstadt bought a set of sketches from a New York ______.
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The pen-and-ink drawing showed two women and a baby in a horse-drawn ______.
The pen-and-ink drawing showed two women and a baby in a horse-drawn ______.
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Matthew Skic is a curator at Philadelphia's Museum of the American ______.
Matthew Skic is a curator at Philadelphia's Museum of the American ______.
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Skic confirmed that the paper and ink were from the Revolutionary ______.
Skic confirmed that the paper and ink were from the Revolutionary ______.
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Dancers will be required to incorporate a few mandatory ______ into their routines.
Dancers will be required to incorporate a few mandatory ______ into their routines.
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Surfing made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo ______ Games.
Surfing made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo ______ Games.
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The 2024 surfing events will be hosted by the South Pacific island of ______.
The 2024 surfing events will be hosted by the South Pacific island of ______.
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In street skateboarding, athletes will tackle a specially created flat urban ______.
In street skateboarding, athletes will tackle a specially created flat urban ______.
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In bouldering, athletes scale up 14.7-foot high walls without ______.
In bouldering, athletes scale up 14.7-foot high walls without ______.
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The competition will feature three events: bouldering, speed climbing, and lead ______.
The competition will feature three events: bouldering, speed climbing, and lead ______.
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Each contestant in the park skating competition will have three 45-second ______.
Each contestant in the park skating competition will have three 45-second ______.
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Competitors in speed climbing are required to climb the wall rapidly and with ______.
Competitors in speed climbing are required to climb the wall rapidly and with ______.
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Each athlete in street skateboarding must perform ______ tricks during their runs.
Each athlete in street skateboarding must perform ______ tricks during their runs.
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At the Tokyo Games, the scores of all three events were combined to determine the overall ______.
At the Tokyo Games, the scores of all three events were combined to determine the overall ______.
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At the Paris Games, only the bouldering and lead climbing scores will be combined, while ______ will be an independent event.
At the Paris Games, only the bouldering and lead climbing scores will be combined, while ______ will be an independent event.
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A Sumatran orangutan named Rakus lives in Gunung Leuser National Park in northern ______.
A Sumatran orangutan named Rakus lives in Gunung Leuser National Park in northern ______.
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Rakus was observed chewing on the stems and leaves of a tropical vine called ______.
Rakus was observed chewing on the stems and leaves of a tropical vine called ______.
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The researchers noted that Rakus's wound was likely the result of a fight with another ______.
The researchers noted that Rakus's wound was likely the result of a fight with another ______.
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After applying the healing juice, Rakus returned to the plant to eat more ______.
After applying the healing juice, Rakus returned to the plant to eat more ______.
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Rakus's wound was completely healed within a ______.
Rakus's wound was completely healed within a ______.
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Sumatran orangutans are a critically ______ species, with only about 14,600 left in the wild.
Sumatran orangutans are a critically ______ species, with only about 14,600 left in the wild.
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Their numbers have declined due to the conversion of rainforests into oil palm ______.
Their numbers have declined due to the conversion of rainforests into oil palm ______.
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Despite being legally protected, orangutans are often captured for food or as status ______.
Despite being legally protected, orangutans are often captured for food or as status ______.
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Dr. Isabelle Laumer and her team first noticed Rakus's wound on ______.
Dr. Isabelle Laumer and her team first noticed Rakus's wound on ______.
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Study Notes
Earth Day 2024 Theme
- The theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics
- Highlights the production of over 380 million tons of plastic annually
- 50% of plastic production is for single-use purposes
- EDN (Earth Day Network) wants a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040
EDN's Four Ways to Achieve Goal
- Raise public awareness of plastic health risks (linked to cancer and marine wildlife deaths)
- Persuade countries to phase out single-use plastics by 2030
- Urge governments to end fast fashion (as a major contributor to plastic pollution)
- Urge corporations to invest in sustainable materials to replace plastic
Fast Fashion and Plastic Pollution
- Fast fashion is a major creator of plastic pollution
- Clothing manufacturers can use natural or recycled fabrics
- Restaurants can use compostable paper containers
- Individuals can reduce single-use plastics, e.g., by using reusable cutlery, water bottles, and lunch bags
Nova Outburst Event
- A nova only occurs in a red giant/white dwarf binary system
- T Coronae Borealis (T CrB) is a binary star system 3,000 light-years away from Earth
- Periodic nova outbursts occur approximately every 80 years
- The last one occurred in 1946
- The next one is expected sometime before September 2024, and possibly in the next couple of months
2024 Taiwan Earthquake
- A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Taiwan's east coast on April 3, 2024
- Earthquake preparedness in Taiwan is highly advanced due to: building codes, a world-class seismological network, and widespread public education programs on earthquake safety
- The earthquake is linked to the "Ring of Fire " (a horseshoe-shaped area on the edge of the Pacific plate where 90% of earthquakes and 75% of volcanic eruptions occur.
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Test your knowledge on recent discoveries in paleontology, contemporary art by Banksy, and the unique lifecycle of periodical cicadas. This quiz covers fascinating details about marine fossils, art exhibitions, and environmental events. Join to see how much you know about these intriguing topics!
