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Current Events and Civics!! Week of May 11th
Current Events and Civics!! Week of May 11th
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1
What does WHO stand for?
Windy Happy Otters
World Health Organization
World Help Organization
Wild Hippo Origami
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An Internet ______ is a concept or idea that spreads "virally" from one person to another via the Internet.
virus
joke
meme
caption
3
vote, personal appearance, Republican Party:
Are these 3 terms related or unrelated?
related
unrelated
4
In "Win the White House", it’s important for a candidate to personally visit states to gain __________ there.
polling
positive
personal appearances
momentum
5
In the iCivics game entitled, "Win the White House", what was the name of your campaign manager?
Ana
It changed each time I played.
Bob
Frank
6
Fog is actually a cloud.
True
False
7
The latest WHO guidance warned that the use of masks by the public can create a ...
"false sense of security".
"false-identity crisis".
"safe zone for all".
"new fashion problem".
8
Shanghai Disneyland reopened.
True
False
9
How many electoral college votes must you win to become president?
100 votes
At least 548 votes
All the votes
270 or more votes
10
Electoral College, polling, PAC:
Are these 3 terms related or unrelated?
unrelated
related
11
Where was this bear taking a bath?
Ontario Zoo
Oregano Zoo
Oregon Zoo
Orlando Zoo
12
Which one of Mr. Bloom's kids turned 11 on May 11th?
Pippa
Simi
Rose
Evie
13
What are antibodies?
Cells that can produce more antibodies to help prevent infection.
Proteins in our blood that attach themselves to parts of viruses.
Being against bodies.
Cells that can fight off a deadly virus directly.
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campaign, convention, debate:
Are these 3 terms related or unrelated?
unrelated
related
15
A Komodo dragon can grow to a length of 10 feet and a weight of 300 pounds.
False
True
16
When someone runs for the office of the presidency, the media's influence in forming public opinion doesn't matter.
False
True
17
What is the largest living lizard in the world?
Monitor lizard
Komodo dragon
Marine Iguana
Gila monster
18
What do you think?
Nah. I don't think so.
Totally True!
19
Spot, a robotic dog, is patrolling a park in Singapore. What is Spot`s job?
to warn people of robbers
to chase stray animals
to prevent littering
to play a message to encourage people to practice social distancing
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liberal, conservative, issues:
Are these 3 terms related or unrelated?
unrelated
related
21
One of the ways our immune system protects us from viruses is through antibodies.
False
True
22
More than 4 million people worldwide have tested positive for COVID-19.
True
False
23
Raising funds to support a presidential campaign is really, really important.
False
True
24
Where would you find the foggiest place on Earth?
San Francisco, California
Cape Disappointment, Washington
Grand Banks, Newfoundland, Canada
Atacama Desert, Chile
25
The nation with the most positive tests is the United States which has seen more than 1 million and 300 thousand cases.
True
False
26
Where would you find the oldest underground railway in the world?
London, United Kingdom
New York, New York
Moscow, Russia
Budapest, Hungary
27
Fundraising is important to a presidential campaign because...
papa needs a new pair of shoes
votes cost a lot of money
commercials are free to candidates
campaigns are expensive
28
Schools in South Korea were supposed to start reopening on Tuesday. It didn't happen though. Why not?
too many ill teachers
a flare up of coronavirus cases
pencils were unavailable
not enough books
29
National party contributions, individual donors, and Political Action Committees (PACs) are all a source of...
Primary elections
Electoral votes
Campaign funding
Liberals
30
_____________ campaign ads focus on the candidate’s positions and why they should be elected.
Polling
Momentum
Personal appearance
Positive