26 Questions
What is the estimated population of Harris County, where the flooding occurred?
Nearly 5 million people
What is the name of the hurricane mentioned in the passage that caused similar flooding in 2017?
Hurricane Harvey
What is the estimated number of people rescued from homes and vehicles in Harris County?
At least 200 people
What is the hashtag mentioned in the passage for submitting vocabulary words and definitions?
#YourWordWednesday
What is the estimated amount of rain that fell in parts of Texas in just five days?
Two months` worth of rain
What is the occupation of Brandon Mosley, who is quoted in the passage?
Texas Game Warden Captain
What is the equivalent of the amount of Arctic ice that has been lost, according to NASA?
The entire state of Alaska
What is the goal of the startup company Real Ice?
To refreeze melting Arctic ice
How long does it take for the pumped water to freeze, according to Real Ice's CO-CEO?
Hours
What is the predicted timeline for the Arctic to be free of sea ice during the month of September?
By the 2030s
How much has the amount of sea ice that is more than a year old fallen by since the 1980s?
A half
How much thickness can be added to the ice sheet by re-icing, according to Real Ice's CO-CEO?
70 centimeters
What is the power source that Real Ice plans to use for their automated underwater vehicles?
Green hydrogen
What is the planned timeline for Real Ice to test their re-icing technology on an Arctic bay?
2027
Why does Real Ice plan to operate underwater instead of on top of the sea ice?
To make the process more controlled and simpler
What is the significance of Real Ice's technology, according to their CO-CEO?
A preservation of a habitat
What is the current situation with the water levels in Texas?
The water levels are still dangerously high.
Why did Columbia University cancel its school-wide commencement ceremony?
Due to security concerns.
What do pro-Palestinian protesters want their schools to do?
Divest from Israeli companies.
What is a sanction?
A punishment given to a country financially.
Why has the US and its allies imposed sanctions on Iran?
Because of Iran's support for Islamic terrorist organizations.
What is Iran's goal in developing its own homegrown industries?
To export products around the world.
What is the current state of Iran's economy?
It is experiencing high unemployment and inflation.
What is Iran's goal in working with other countries like Russia?
To increase its economic cooperation with these countries.
What is the name of the piece of sea ice formed in the ocean?
Floe
How many straight years has Arctic sea ice been shrinking?
46 years
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