Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Physics, Science

University

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The Marine Corps has ended the search for eight missing service members after a landing craft sank off the Southern California coast. Tropical Storm Isaias, downgraded from a hurricane, is approaching Florida with potential to regain strength. SpaceX successfully completed a historic splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico, marking the first water landing for NASA astronauts in 45 years. Newsy promises more updates on these stories.

Read more

5 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the Marine Corps training exercise off the Southern California coast?

The exercise was postponed due to bad weather.

All service members were rescued safely.

The landing craft completed its mission successfully.

Eight service members went missing, and one died.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Tropical Storm Isaias as it approaches Florida?

It has been upgraded to a hurricane.

It has been downgraded from a hurricane.

It has dissipated completely.

It is moving away from the coast.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states are expected to experience a lesser impact from Tropical Storm Isaias?

Texas and Louisiana

Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina

New York and New Jersey

California and Nevada

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event did SpaceX achieve with its recent splashdown?

First landing on Mars

First spacewalk by a private company

First commercial flight to the Moon

First water landing of NASA astronauts in 45 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are SpaceX's plans for the spacecraft after the recent splashdown?

It will be displayed in a museum.

It will be inspected and prepared for the next crew launch.

It will be retired permanently.

It will be sent to the Moon.