Natural Disasters and Space Exploration Quiz

Natural Disasters and Space Exploration

• Hurricane Linda rapidly intensified in a 24-hour period, reaching 165 mph winds, making it the first Category 5 landfall in the Eastern Pacific.
• The hurricane took advantage of a narrow swath of ocean water with temperatures of about 88 degrees Fahrenheit, which is significant for rapid intensification.
• Acapulco, a city with a population of about 1 million, was directly hit by Hurricane Linda, causing significant damage from both wind and storm surge.
• China launched the Shenzhou 17 spacecraft carrying three astronauts, the youngest of whom is 33 years old, to the Tiangong space station for a six-month mission, including repair work.
• China's space program has been accelerating over the past 20 years, putting it in a space race rivaling the U.S. and Russia.
• The U.S. has effectively banned NASA from working with China in space since 2011, leading to a 21st-century space race.
• China's Tiangong space station may take on new prominence after the retirement of the International Space Station, as China's space program is ambitious, with goals including a manned flight to the moon.
• The global digital sports platform, Fanatics, organized an event at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, where Tom Brady, Aaron Judge, and Jayson Tatum made wishes come true for children battling critical illnesses.
• The event was organized in partnership with the nonprofit Make-A-Wish, bringing smiles to the faces of the children and emphasizing the importance of sharing good news.
• Jayson Tatum expressed how rewarding and inspirational it was to be around the children, highlighting the strength and resilience they showed.
• Aaron Judge also expressed his admiration for the children's strength and the inspiration he drew from spending time with them.
• Both athletes emphasized the importance of perseverance, a good support system, and staying strong when going through tough times.