1/27/26 Tuesday The World from A to Z (1/20/26 Tuesday)

What kind of building helps people study objects far away in space?

• A library

• An observatory

• A museum

• A factory

The dome of the Round Tower observatory is being restored with copper. What color does copper naturally become over time when exposed to the elements?

• Shiny red

• Dark grey

• Brown

• Bright yellow

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is one reason mentioned for China's low birth rate, despite government efforts to encourage more children?

• People prefer to live in small towns.

• The cost of raising children is increasing.

• There are too many schools.

• People are moving to other countries.

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

What is the name of the illness that affects the lungs, which President William Henry Harrison caught after being exposed to cold weather for a long time?

• Common cold

• Pneumonia

• Flu

• Bronchitis

What year was the first recorded case of COVID-19 on US soil?

• 2019

• 2020

• 2021

• 2018

In which city was COVID-19 first identified?

• Washington, D.C.

• Beijing

• Wuhan

• Tokyo

What natural disaster are officials in Kandersteg, Switzerland, monitoring due to crumbling mountaintops?

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

• Rockslides

• Floods

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following technologies is mentioned as being used to monitor mountain movement in Kandersteg?

• GPS, Radar, and Drones

• Bubble levels

• Singing telegrams

• Seismographs

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NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

How much can the Spitzer Stein peak in the Swiss Alps shift in a single day?

• One to two millimeters

• A few inches

• A little more than two feet

• Several meters

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

According to the U.S. Constitution's 20th Amendment, what happens on January 20th?

• Congress eats cheesecake

• Presidential terms end

• Sandwiches must be made

• Birthday cakes must be made