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Geography, Science, Social Studies

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The video provides updates on Hurricane Dorian, which is moving up the Carolina coast as a category three hurricane. It is expected to maintain its intensity before weakening. The video also covers the ongoing US-China trade talks, highlighting the recent tariffs imposed by the US and the upcoming negotiations. Additionally, it discusses the status of the Afghan peace agreement, noting that US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has declined to sign it, despite an agreement in principle being reached with the Taliban.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Hurricane Dorian as it approaches the Carolina coast?

Category 1 hurricane

Category 2 hurricane

Category 3 hurricane

Category 4 hurricane

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent action did the US take in its trade war with China?

Lifted all tariffs on Chinese imports

Increased tariffs to 25% on all imports

Signed a new trade agreement

Imposed a 15% tariff on some Chinese imports

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When are the next trade talks between the US and China scheduled?

Late September

Early October

Mid-November

December

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the US Secretary of State's decision regarding the Afghan peace agreement?

Declined to sign the agreement

Signed the agreement

Postponed the decision

Requested more negotiations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the terms of the proposed Afghan peace agreement?

Establish new US bases

Withdrawal of 5000 US troops

Extend US military operations

Increase US troop presence