Weekly News Quiz

What natural event caused Indonesia to issue a tsunami warning?

• An earthquake

• A typhoon

• A volcanic eruption

• A flood

How many times did Mount Ruang erupt recently?

• Once

• Three times

• Five times

• Seven times

Which country is facing challenges to democracy due to government actions?

• United States

• Indonesia

• Venezuela

• Mexico

What was the main reason for the re-imposition of sanctions on Venezuela?

• Drug trafficking

• Election interference

• Economic collapse

• Failure to hold free elections

What does September 16th celebrate in Mexico?

• The end of the Mexican-American War

• Mexican Independence Day

• The Battle of Puebla

• The founding of Mexico City

What common misconception about Cinco de Mayo is clarified?

• It's Mexico's Independence Day

• It celebrates Mexican cuisine

• It's the birthday of the Mexican president

• It marks Mexico's victory over France

What major environmental issue is Lake Pátzcuaro facing?

• Invasive species

• Water theft and drought

• Overfishing

• Pollution

What actions have been taken to preserve Lake Pátzcuaro?

• Stopping water theft

• Introducing new species

• Building dams

• Banning fishing

What is the new version of Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot powered by?

• Electricity

• Hydraulics

• Solar energy

• Gasoline

What feature does the new Atlas robot have compared to its predecessor?

• It can fly

• It's waterproof

• It's smaller in size

• It has increased range of motion