3/11/24 The World from A to Z

What happens in the US when it changes from Standard Time to Daylight Saving Time?

• People gain an hour of sleep

• It marks the beginning of Winter

• People lose an hour of sleep

• The country's time zones are redefined

When was the Standard Time Act, which established time zones and aimed to conserve energy, enacted?

• 1966

• 1918

• 1900

• 1970

Which states do not observe the spring forward and fall back time changes?

• Alaska and Nevada

• Texas and California

• Arizona and Hawaii

• New York and Florida

What was one reason the US reverted from permanent daylight saving time in the early 1970s?

• It was too bright in the evenings

• It was too dark on winter mornings

• People preferred changing their clocks

• It did not save as much energy as expected

What did the Pentagon's 63-page report say about UFOs?

• Confirmed the existence of aliens

• No evidence of objects or creatures from space

• Announced a secret space program

• Revealed plans to build a UFO

What is the safest way to travel to Jeremy, Haiti according to the text?

• By boat

• By car

• On foot

• By UN Chopper

What major global event was officially declared on March 11th, 2020?

• The global financial crisis

• COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic

• The start of World War III

• The discovery of water on Mars

Which country is one of the 10 nations the Danube River flows through?

• Hungary

• Mexico

• USA

• Canada

What challenge do military divers face when diving in the Danube River?

• Sharks

• Strong currents and poor visibility

• Alligators

• Cows

What happened to Australian reporter Ursula Heger while reporting?

• She was dive-bombed by a bird

• She won a journalism award

• She discovered a new species

• She was promoted live on air