2/4/25 The World from A to Z ( Monday 2/3/25)

What did the town of Redon resemble due to the flooding?

• New York City

• The Italian Canal city of Venice

• The Sahara Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

What was the result of the extensive rain in parts of the town?

• Drought

• Flooding

• Earthquake

• Heatwave

What has China promised in response to the American action?

• To increase imports

• To reduce tariffs

• To implement countermeasures

• To negotiate a deal

What might happen to gas and grocery prices if tariffs stay in place?

• They might decrease

• They might increase

• They might stay the same

• They might fluctuate

What is the expected impact of tariffs on American companies?

• Encourage them to buy foreign products

• Pressure them to buy domestically

• Have no impact

• Increase their foreign investments

What percentage of Americans did not have to pay income taxes when the 16th Amendment was ratified?

• 50%

• 75%

• 99%

• 25%

What significant weather event began on February 3rd, 1972?

• A hurricane

• A tornado

• A blizzard

• A flood

How long did the blizzard in Iran last?

• Two days

• A week

• A month

• Three days

How many people died as a result of the blizzard in Iran?

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 4,000

• 5,000

Which of these animals is also known as a whistle pig for the high-pitched sound it makes when alarmed?

• Starfish

• Groundhog

• Shark

• Hampster