Asteroids, Economics, and Current Events Quiz

What did NASA recently change about their prediction for asteroid 2024 YR4, and why?

• They increased the odds of it hitting Earth due to new data.

• They lowered the odds of it hitting Earth after new calculations.

• They confirmed it will definitely hit Earth.

• They decided to ignore it as a threat.

Why are some U.S. companies hesitant to return to business in Russia, even if sanctions are lifted?

• They have found more profitable markets elsewhere.

• They fear reputational damage and political instability.

• They are legally prohibited from doing so.

• They have no interest in international markets.

What is inflation and why are people worried about it?

• Inflation is the decrease in prices; people worry it will lead to deflation.

• Inflation is the increase in prices; people worry it will reduce purchasing power.

• Inflation is the stabilization of prices; people worry it will cause economic stagnation.

• Inflation is the fluctuation of prices; people worry it will cause unpredictability.

What is Taiwan accusing China of doing to undersea cables?

• Repairing them without permission.

• Sabotaging them to disrupt communications.

• Ignoring them completely.

• Enhancing them for better connectivity.

What is Fyre Festival 2, and why is it controversial?

• A successful music festival; controversial for its high ticket prices.

• A planned festival; controversial due to the failure of the first event.

• A government event; controversial for its political agenda.

• A charity event; controversial for its lack of transparency.

What does the word "rendezvous" mean, as used in the asteroid update?

• A meeting at an agreed time and place.

• A sudden departure.

• A scientific breakthrough.

• A dangerous situation.

What are some recent developments in technology or science that have been in the news?

• New fashion trends.

• Advancements in AI and space exploration.

• Historical discoveries.

• Changes in educational curricula.

What celestial object hit the Earth near Russia?

• A star

• An asteroid

• A moon

• A planet

Some scientists study asteroids that could potentially impact Earth. Which mechanism could be used to best protect against this type of possible natural hazard?

• satellites to calculate the mass and acceleration of asteroids

• Doppler radar to measure the direction and speed of asteroids

• rockets to push asteroids and change their direction and speed

• probes to land on asteroids and detect their mass and acceleration

This space object is rocky, and floats in space

• asteroid or meteoroid

• comet

• moon