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What is the estimated population of Harris County, where the flooding occurred?

Less than 500,000 people
Nearly 1 million people
Nearly 5 million people (correct)
Over 10 million people

What is the name of the hurricane mentioned in the passage that caused similar flooding in 2017?

Hurricane Hannah
Hurricane Henry
Hurricane Hope
Hurricane Harvey (correct)

What is the estimated number of people rescued from homes and vehicles in Harris County?

At least 500 people
At least 1000 people
At least 200 people (correct)
At least 100 people

What is the hashtag mentioned in the passage for submitting vocabulary words and definitions?

#YourWordWednesday (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated amount of rain that fell in parts of Texas in just five days?

Two months` worth of rain (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the occupation of Brandon Mosley, who is quoted in the passage?

Texas Game Warden Captain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent of the amount of Arctic ice that has been lost, according to NASA?

The entire state of Alaska (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the startup company Real Ice?

To refreeze melting Arctic ice (A) Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take for the pumped water to freeze, according to Real Ice's CO-CEO?

Hours (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the predicted timeline for the Arctic to be free of sea ice during the month of September?

By the 2030s (C) Signup and view all the answers

How much has the amount of sea ice that is more than a year old fallen by since the 1980s?

A half (A) Signup and view all the answers

How much thickness can be added to the ice sheet by re-icing, according to Real Ice's CO-CEO?

70 centimeters (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the power source that Real Ice plans to use for their automated underwater vehicles?

Green hydrogen (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the planned timeline for Real Ice to test their re-icing technology on an Arctic bay?

2027 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does Real Ice plan to operate underwater instead of on top of the sea ice?

To make the process more controlled and simpler (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Real Ice's technology, according to their CO-CEO?

A preservation of a habitat (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current situation with the water levels in Texas?

The water levels are still dangerously high. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why did Columbia University cancel its school-wide commencement ceremony?

Due to security concerns. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What do pro-Palestinian protesters want their schools to do?

Divest from Israeli companies. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a sanction?

A punishment given to a country financially. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why has the US and its allies imposed sanctions on Iran?

Because of Iran's support for Islamic terrorist organizations. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Iran's goal in developing its own homegrown industries?

To export products around the world. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the current state of Iran's economy?

It is experiencing high unemployment and inflation. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Iran's goal in working with other countries like Russia?

To increase its economic cooperation with these countries. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the piece of sea ice formed in the ocean?

Floe (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many straight years has Arctic sea ice been shrinking?

46 years (A) Signup and view all the answers