1/7/25 The World from A to Z (Monday 1/6/25

What event is described as showering the city skies with light?

• New Year's Eve

• Independence Day

• Halloween

• Thanksgiving

What song is traditionally heard during this time?

• Jingle Bells

• Auld Lang Syne

• Silent Night

• Happy Birthday

What was the possibility mentioned regarding America's January weather?

• Warmest January in 14 years

• Coldest January in 14 years

• Wettest January in 14 years

• Driest January in 14 years

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What season does Carl mean when he says, "the expansion of the polar vortex usually happens this time of year?

• Summer

• Winter

• Spring

• Fall

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What is a common scene associated with the polar vortex?

• Sunny beaches

• Snow-covered landscapes

• Desert storms

• Rainforests

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Which US president lived longer than any other?

• Martin Luther King Jr

• Lee Iococca

• Jimmy Carter

• Benjamin Franklin

What did Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalyn establish in 1982?

• The Peace Corps

• The Carter Center

• Habitat for Humanity

• The United Nations

What was the main event that was supposed to take place on January 6th, 2021?

• A sports event

• Certification of the 2020 Presidential election

• A music concert

• A holiday celebration

What was the storm in Ireland known as?

• The Night of the Big Wind

• The Great Irish Storm

• The Dublin Hurricane

• The Emerald Tempest

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What is the size of Big Dog Ranch Rescue?

• 50 acres

• More than 100 acres

• 150 acres

• 200 acres