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What characteristic of the liana plant makes it significant in the context of Rakus's behavior?
What characteristic of the liana plant makes it significant in the context of Rakus's behavior?
What event likely caused Rakus's cheek wound?
What event likely caused Rakus's cheek wound?
At what age is Rakus believed to be?
At what age is Rakus believed to be?
What is the primary habitat of Rakus, the Sumatran orangutan?
What is the primary habitat of Rakus, the Sumatran orangutan?
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How did researchers initially become aware of Rakus's wound?
How did researchers initially become aware of Rakus's wound?
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What is the average number of tornadoes reported in the US in April?
What is the average number of tornadoes reported in the US in April?
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Which tornado classification was the EF-4 twister that struck Marietta, Oklahoma?
Which tornado classification was the EF-4 twister that struck Marietta, Oklahoma?
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During which specific date range did about 100 tornadoes occur across the US?
During which specific date range did about 100 tornadoes occur across the US?
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Which region of the United States is primarily known as 'Tornado Alley'?
Which region of the United States is primarily known as 'Tornado Alley'?
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What was one major consequence of the tornado that struck Minden, Iowa?
What was one major consequence of the tornado that struck Minden, Iowa?
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What is the primary reason for the decline in the Sumatran orangutan population?
What is the primary reason for the decline in the Sumatran orangutan population?
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How long did Rakus spend on his self-treatment process?
How long did Rakus spend on his self-treatment process?
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What was the outcome of Rakus's self-treatment after five days?
What was the outcome of Rakus's self-treatment after five days?
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What notable behavior did Rakus exhibit after treating his wound?
What notable behavior did Rakus exhibit after treating his wound?
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What significant milestone does Rakus's case represent in wildlife behavior?
What significant milestone does Rakus's case represent in wildlife behavior?
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What phenomenon leads to the formation of a tornado?
What phenomenon leads to the formation of a tornado?
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Which state reported three tornadoes that caused significant damage on May 10, 2024?
Which state reported three tornadoes that caused significant damage on May 10, 2024?
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How does the average number of tornadoes reported by May 12, 2024, compare to previous years?
How does the average number of tornadoes reported by May 12, 2024, compare to previous years?
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Why is Tornado Alley particularly prone to tornadoes?
Why is Tornado Alley particularly prone to tornadoes?
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What characterizes the duration and intensity of supercells compared to typical thunderstorms?
What characterizes the duration and intensity of supercells compared to typical thunderstorms?
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What is a key feature of the X-59 that distinguishes it from traditional supersonic jets?
What is a key feature of the X-59 that distinguishes it from traditional supersonic jets?
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What measures is NASA taking to evaluate the X-59's performance?
What measures is NASA taking to evaluate the X-59's performance?
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What was a major limitation of the Concorde that the X-59 aims to overcome?
What was a major limitation of the Concorde that the X-59 aims to overcome?
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What innovative design element does the X-59 utilize in its cockpit?
What innovative design element does the X-59 utilize in its cockpit?
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What is the intended food production capacity of Dogen City annually?
What is the intended food production capacity of Dogen City annually?
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What potential future development could result from the success of the X-59's design?
What potential future development could result from the success of the X-59's design?
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What year was the Schoonship neighborhood in the Netherlands established?
What year was the Schoonship neighborhood in the Netherlands established?
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What is one of the significant features of the Dogen City project aside from food production?
What is one of the significant features of the Dogen City project aside from food production?
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How many residents is the Busan floating city project designed to accommodate?
How many residents is the Busan floating city project designed to accommodate?
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What feature distinguishes the Schoonship neighborhood as a model for floating cities?
What feature distinguishes the Schoonship neighborhood as a model for floating cities?
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What is the primary objective of NASA's X-59 aircraft?
What is the primary objective of NASA's X-59 aircraft?
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At what speed is an object considered to be flying at supersonic speed?
At what speed is an object considered to be flying at supersonic speed?
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Which mission is the X-59 aircraft a part of?
Which mission is the X-59 aircraft a part of?
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What type of experience does the sonic boom produced during supersonic flight create?
What type of experience does the sonic boom produced during supersonic flight create?
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What aspect of air travel does the X-59 aim to improve according to its mission goals?
What aspect of air travel does the X-59 aim to improve according to its mission goals?
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What is the primary feature of Dogen City that aids in protecting against natural disasters?
What is the primary feature of Dogen City that aids in protecting against natural disasters?
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Which aspect of Dogen City's design focuses on technological advancements for city management?
Which aspect of Dogen City's design focuses on technological advancements for city management?
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How does N-Ark's Dogen City plan to ensure sustainability?
How does N-Ark's Dogen City plan to ensure sustainability?
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What alarming prediction do experts make regarding coastal communities by 2050?
What alarming prediction do experts make regarding coastal communities by 2050?
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What is one characteristic of the two-layer design of Dogen City?
What is one characteristic of the two-layer design of Dogen City?
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What is a significant characteristic of 'zombie' fires?
What is a significant characteristic of 'zombie' fires?
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How does the increase in wildfire activity in Canada compare to previous years according to the content?
How does the increase in wildfire activity in Canada compare to previous years according to the content?
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What role does organic matter like peat play in 'zombie' fires?
What role does organic matter like peat play in 'zombie' fires?
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What event triggered the resurgence of 'zombie' fires in Canada?
What event triggered the resurgence of 'zombie' fires in Canada?
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Which type of fire is characterized by burning underground for extended periods?
Which type of fire is characterized by burning underground for extended periods?
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What is a primary characteristic of zombie fires that makes them difficult for firefighters to detect?
What is a primary characteristic of zombie fires that makes them difficult for firefighters to detect?
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Which of the following factors has contributed to the increase in zombie fires in British Columbia and Alberta over the past three years?
Which of the following factors has contributed to the increase in zombie fires in British Columbia and Alberta over the past three years?
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How many zombie fires were estimated to be active in British Columbia this year?
How many zombie fires were estimated to be active in British Columbia this year?
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In which of the following regions are zombie fires NOT commonly reported?
In which of the following regions are zombie fires NOT commonly reported?
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What type of vegetation contributes to the occurrence of zombie fires in cool coniferous forests?
What type of vegetation contributes to the occurrence of zombie fires in cool coniferous forests?
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What is the general trend regarding the detection of zombie fires in remote forest areas?
What is the general trend regarding the detection of zombie fires in remote forest areas?
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Which of the following statements regarding zombie fires is inaccurate?
Which of the following statements regarding zombie fires is inaccurate?
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What is an implication of less snow in areas where zombie fires are present?
What is an implication of less snow in areas where zombie fires are present?
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