Current Events October 18, 2023

How many people have died since Hamas attacked Israel nearly two weeks ago?

• More than 4,000

• Less than 1,000

• Around 2,500

• Exactly 3,000

Who is President Joe Biden meeting with in the neighboring country of Jordan?

• Israeli officials

• Palestinian president Mahmud abas

• King Abdullah II of Jordan

• Egyptian president Abdul fat Eli

Which planet is closest to Earth when it passes by?

• Mercury

• Venus

• Mars

• Jupiter

What is the name of the section of Mars known as the Labyrinth of Noctis Labyrinthus?

• Grand Canyon

• Valley of Volcanoes

• Labyrinth of Night

• Mars Express Mission

What is the purpose of the snotbot drone developed by Ocean Alliance?

• To track whale populations

• To collect biological data from whales

• To study the impacts of humans on whales

• To monitor the behavior of whales

What is the estimated population of Sumatran Tigers remaining on Earth?

• Less than 100

• Around 200

• Between 400 and 600

• More than 1,000

What does the term 'enigmatic' mean?

• Mysterious and difficult to interpret or understand

• Dangerous and unpredictable

• Exciting and adventurous

• Boring and uninteresting

Where did the two Sumatran tiger cubs make their debut?

• San Diego Zoo

• Weston Middle School

• East Penbo High School

• Glaster, Massachusetts

What is the purpose of President Joe Biden's visit to Israel?

• To show support for Israel

• To find ways to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza

• To meet with regional leaders

• All of the above