World A-to-Z Quiz 11/29

What was the reason for the rescue effort in Northern India?

• A blocked highway

• A construction project

• A collapsed tunnel

• A landslide

How long were the construction workers trapped in the collapsed tunnel?

• 3 months

• 2 months

• 1 month

• 1 week

What was the role of the rat miners in the rescue operation?

• Providing food and oxygen

• Breaking the large pipe

• Reaching the trapped men

• Operating the handheld tools

What is the current status of the truce in the Middle East?

• It has been violated by both sides

• It has been successful

• It expired on Monday

• It has been extended indefinitely

What caused the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico?

• A leak in an offshore pipeline

• A tanker accident

• An explosion on an oil rig

• A natural disaster

What is the concern regarding the oil spill's impact on wildlife?

• It has affected animals near the shore

• No impact has been observed yet

• It has contaminated the entire Gulf

• It has caused significant damage

What did engineers in South Korea recreate in the capital city?

• A waterway

• A forest

• A park

• A mountain

What is the purpose of cognitive behavioral therapy?

• To change negative thoughts and behaviors

• To increase serotonin levels

• To improve sleep patterns

• To treat Seasonal Affective Disorder

What are the signs of Seasonal Affective Disorder?

• Sleeping too much

• Increased appetite for carbohydrates

• Feeling down or unmotivated

• All of the above

What is the word of the year according to the Miriam Webster dictionary?

• Authentic

• Deep fake

• Riz

• Dystopian