12/10: CNN Student News

What event marked the fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria?

• A peaceful transition of power

• A surprise attack by a new rebel coalition

• An international peace treaty

• A natural disaster

What was Bashar al-Assad's profession before becoming the president of Syria?

• Engineer

• Lawyer

• Ophthalmologist

• Teacher

Which planet in our solar system has the longest day due to its rotation?

• Mars

• Jupiter

• Venus

• Neptune

What is the main focus of the space experiment mentioned in the news?

• Studying the effects of space travel on plants

• Analyzing the impact of microgravity on aging

• Testing new space suits

• Exploring new planets

Why did New Orleans ban the release of confetti and mylar balloons?

• They are harmful to wildlife

• They cause power outages

• They are expensive to clean up

• They are not environmentally friendly

What word was chosen as the word of the year by Merriam-Webster in 2024?

• Totality

• Demure

• Polarization

• Fortnight

What was the result of the power outage caused by metallic balloons in New Orleans?

• A city-wide celebration

• A safe water supply

• A boil water advisory

• A new festival

What is the purpose of sending human tissue samples to the International Space Station?

• To test new medical treatments

• To study the effects of microgravity on aging

• To grow food in space

• To create new materials