General Study Notes Quiz

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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 running a marathon = B riding a roller coaster = C climbing Mount Everest = D cycling the Tour de France = E

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

non-stop
no communication
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

unique learned and copied behaviors (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

regular border patrols (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

All of the above (E) 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

All of the above (E) Signup and view all the answers

The Revolutionary War sketch is so special because it

All of the above (E) Signup and view all the answers

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

Both (A) and (B) (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is NOT true about ichthyosaurs?

They were both terrestrial and aquatic. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

13 or 17 Signup and view all the answers

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

It helps them avoid predators (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

disease (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Breakdancing (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Tahiti 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?

Sphere Signup and view all the answers

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

The Sphere Hosts (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

"The Sphere Experience" (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ancient Text Challenge (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Bees pollinating plants (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The Day Adam and Eve's son Cain kills Abel (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is "triskaidekaphobia"?

Fear of the number 13 Signup and view all the answers

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

$1 Billion (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do earthworms help to improve soil quality?

Both B and C (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

2023 Signup and view all the answers

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

Tornado Alley Signup and view all the answers

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

Elephant Foundation (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

The Arctic Ocean (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Radioactive isotope dating (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

1 year Signup and view all the answers

How many years can zombie fires burn underground?

3 years 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?

Airbus A380 Signup and view all the answers

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

Ocean City Signup and view all the answers

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

Mayo Clinic 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?

Sphere Signup and view all the answers

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

Hurricane Helene (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the town in North Carolina that was severely damaged by a wildfire in 2024?

Chimney Rock 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?

The United States Team (B) 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?

Big Basin Redwoods State Park Signup and view all the answers

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

Herculaneum Challenge (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

August 3, 2024 Signup and view all the answers

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

A hidden tunnel (A) 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?

Dr. Joyce Poole Signup and view all the answers

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

Direct Air Capture Signup and view all the answers

What type of creature is "Rakus"?

Chimpanzee (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

A massive library (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

The events in the Bible (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who is the first female president of Mexico?

Claudia Sheinbaum Signup and view all the answers

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

2023 Signup and view all the answers

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

Cullinan diamond (A) Signup and view all the answers

60 X 40 plan

The 60 X 40 plan, promoted by the Earth Day Network, aims to reduce plastic production by 40% by the year 2060.

Sailing around Cape Horn

Sailing around Cape Horn is considered a challenging and difficult feat, comparable in difficulty to climbing Mount Everest.

Global Solo Challenge Rules

Competitors in the Global Solo Challenge must sail single-handedly, non-stop, around the three great capes (Cape Horn, Cape Agulhas, and Cape Leeuwin), without communication.

Chimpanzee Culture

Chimpanzees from different groups exhibit unique learned and copied behaviors, suggesting distinct cultural practices.