CNN 10 Student News 2/21/2024

Who is filling in for Koy Wire in the text?

• Bill Weir

• Genie Moss

• Nick Robertson

• Betsy Klein

What is the main topic discussed in the Middle East section?

• A new satellite launch

• Ceasefire agreements in Gaza

• An underwater investigation

• Space debris removal

Which country proposed a resolution for an immediate ceasefire that the US vetoed?

• Algeria

• Egypt

• Hamas

• Israel

What does the US draft resolution call for?

• Support for Hamas

• A permanent ceasefire

• The release of all remaining Israeli hostages

• An Israeli ground incursion into Rafa

Which country launched the first satellite, Sputnik 1, into space?

• Japan

• The Soviet Union

• China

• The United States

What is the weight of the satellite ERS-2 mentioned in the text?

• Around 50 Mi

• Over 8,300 lb

• Just under 185 lb

• Just over 5,000 lb

What is the phenomenon called when a female's egg becomes an embryo without fertilization?

• Parthenogenesis

• Compunction

• Asexual reproduction

• Immaculate Conception

What is the #y word Wednesday winner word mentioned in the text?

• Resolution

• Compunction

• Ceasefire

• Conception

What is the main concern with the increasing number of man-made objects in space?

• Lack of communication satellites

• Alien invasions

• Space tourism

• Orbital debris and space junk

What unique feature is mentioned about the world's first biodegradable satellite?

• It's powered by solar energy

• It's invisible to radar

• It can self-repair

• It's made mostly from wood