Transportation, Weather, and Groundhog Trivia

The video covers the new CDC mask mandate for public transport, the Hyperloop concept, and current winter weather conditions. It explains the science behind wintry precipitation and discusses Groundhog Day predictions. The video concludes with a shoutout to Timberlake High School.

What is the new CDC rule regarding public transportation in the U.S.?

• Masks are only required in airplanes.

• Masks are optional on public transportation.

• Masks are required on public transportation.

• Masks are not allowed on public transportation.

Which of the following is NOT a place where the CDC mask rule applies?

• Private cars

• Train stations

• Airports

• Ferry terminals

What is a key feature of the Hyperloop transportation system?

• It travels underwater.

• It uses traditional rail tracks.

• It floats on a bed of air using magnetic levitation.

• It is powered by solar energy.

Which song did Felix Bernard and Richard B. Smith write in the 1930s?

• With a Song in My Heart

• White Cliffs of Dover

• Winter Wonderland

• White Christmas

What weather phenomenon is expected to affect New York according to the report?

• A heatwave

• A nor'easter

• A drought

• A hurricane

What determines whether precipitation falls as rain or snow?

• Humidity levels

• Air pressure

• Wind speed

• Temperature

What happens to ice particles when they fall through a deep melting layer followed by a sliver of sub-freezing air?

• They remain as snow.

• They evaporate.

• They become freezing rain.

• They turn into hail.

What is Punxsutawney Phil known for?

• Predicting the start of summer

• Forecasting winter weather

• Announcing the first day of fall

• Determining the length of spring

How accurate has Punxsutawney Phil been in his predictions over the last 10 years?

• 100% accurate

• 75% accurate

• 25% accurate

• 50% accurate

What is another name for groundhogs mentioned in the report?

• Forecast hogs

• Snow hogs

• Whistle pigs

• Weather pigs