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November 8, 2023
For our final CNN 10 episode of the week, we start with a look at college campuses where tensions are high as students weigh in on the Israel-Hamas war. Then, an explanation of Daylight Saving Time ahead of this weekend’s clock change. Finally, we visit Scotland where a monstrous mystery lurks and lingers.
WEEKLY NEWS QUIZ
1. Meteorologists say this winter will be warmer and wetter because of what weather pattern?
2. In Monday’s episode we explained the idea of regenerative farming which helps keep microorganisms in the soil healthy. Farms also rely on which animal to graze across fields?
3. When a government spends more money in a given year than it takes in, that referred to as what?
4. What is the total amount of money that a country’s government has borrowed?
5. What is the name of the scale invented to measure the heat level of peppers?
6. In Wednesday’s episode, we said scientists used new technology to pinpoint the age of the moon. Do they believe the moon is older or younger than previously thought?
7. When carving a pumpkin, in which direction should you move the knife in order to stay safe from accidental slips?
8. What is the name of the type of scientist who studies birds?
9. After three weeks of voting, Congress elected a new Speaker of the House. What is the new Speaker’s name?
1.) The war between Israel and Hamas ramped up this week with what type of invasion by Israeli forces?
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