CNN 10 News Quiz 4/2/24

What new law went into effect in California regarding fast food workers' pay?

• A law mandating paid vacations for fast food workers

• A law allowing fast food workers to unionize more easily

• A law requiring all fast food restaurants to pay their employees at least $20 per hour

• A law requiring a minimum of 30 hours of work per week

How did some franchise store owners react to the pay increase for fast food workers?

• They were worried it would be too expensive to run their business

• They decided to switch to fully automated services

• They planned to open more stores

• They welcomed the change with positive feedback

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What happened to the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore?

• It underwent a major renovation

• It was declared a national monument

• A freight ship crashed into a pillar, causing it to collapse

• It was closed for maintenance

What animal is often depicted as a villain in children's stories?

• A lion

• A snake

• A wolf

• A dolphin

What was the outcome of the vote to reintroduce wolves in Colorado?

• It was rejected by a large margin

• It passed by a slim margin

• It was unanimously approved

• It was postponed indefinitely

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What is the main concern of ranchers regarding the reintroduction of wolves?

• Wolves could help with pest control

• Wolves could become pets

• Wolves could attract tourists

• Wolves could attack livestock

What method is NOT used by ranchers to protect livestock from wolves?

• Using donkeys

• Building 8ft chain link fences

• Shooting blanks

• Using drones to scare wolves away

What did Roger Becker use to teach kids about math and physics?

• Nearly 1,000 unopened boxes of cereal

• A series of experiments with water

• A computer simulation

• A trip to a local science museum

Where did the votes in favor of wolf reintroduction in Colorado mainly come from?

• Online polls

• Out-of-state voters

• Urban areas like Denver and Boulder

• Rural areas

What is the main argument of wolf advocates regarding their reintroduction?

• Wolves are harmless to humans

• Wolves help maintain the balance of ecosystems

• Wolves can be trained as pets

• Wolves will increase tourism

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