CNN 10 Student News - February 29, 2024

What is the significance of a leap year?

• It marks the beginning of a new decade.

• It signifies a year where all months have exactly 30 days.

• It adds an extra day in February to keep the calendar year synchronized with the astronomical year.

• It is a year with two extra months added to balance the seasons.

In what year was North Korea founded?

• 1948

• 1950

• 1946

• 1953

What was the approximate size of the SmokeHouse Creek Fire in Texas?

• 500,000 Acres

• 100,000 Acres

• 750,000 Acres

• 250,000 Acres

How many counties did Texas Governor Greg Abbott issue a disaster declaration for due to wildfires?

• 75 counties

• 45 counties

• 60 counties

• 30 counties

What calendar system is used by the majority of the world today?

• The Lunar calendar

• The Gregorian calendar

• The Roman calendar

• The Julian calendar

What is the official date added during a leap year in the Gregorian calendar?

• February 28

• February 29

• March 1

• January 31

Which HBCU became the first to have a gymnastics team?

• Spelman College

• Fisk University

• Morehouse College

• Howard University

What percentage of athletes in gymnastics would classify themselves as a black athlete?

• About 20%

• About 15%

• About 10%

• About 5%

What was the main reason for the meticulous preparations for the visit of Russian tourists to North Korea?

• To showcase North Korea's technological advancements

• To promote international peace and understanding

• To strengthen political and military ties between North Korea and Russia

• To attract more tourists from around the world

Who inspired the gymnast mentioned in the text to take gymnastics more seriously?

• Simone Biles

• Gabby Douglas

• Nadia Comaneci

• Aly Raisman