Natural Disasters and Conservation Challenges

CNN 10 covers global events including a devastating storm in Libya, an earthquake in Morocco, conservation efforts for the cotton top tamarind in Colombia, a mysterious marine discovery in the Gulf of Alaska, and bioluminescent waves in California. The episode also features a vocabulary challenge for viewers.

What was the name of the storm that caused severe flooding in Libya?

• Storm Irene

• Storm Sandy

• Storm Katrina

• Storm Daniel

What is a 'medicane' as mentioned in the context of Libya's storm?

• A type of medicine

• A Mediterranean hurricane

• A medical emergency

• A type of fish

What natural disaster struck Morocco, causing significant damage and loss of life?

• Volcanic Eruption

• Tsunami

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

What geographical feature complicates rescue efforts in Morocco?

• Deserts

• Rivers

• Atlas Mountains

• Dense forests

What is the main challenge in preserving the cotton-top tamarin in Colombia?

• Illegal pet trade and habitat destruction

• Climate change

• Lack of food resources

• Predation by larger animals

Who is leading the conservation efforts for the cotton-top tamarin?

• An international wildlife organization

• Rosamira Guillen

• A local government agency

• A group of local farmers

What was the unidentified object discovered in the Gulf of Alaska?

• A sunken ship

• A rare coral

• A new species of fish

• A golden orb

What is the significance of the golden orb found in the Gulf of Alaska?

• It is a new mineral

• It is a biological entity

• It is a piece of ancient pottery

• It is a meteorite fragment

What natural phenomenon was observed in Orange County, California?

• Solar eclipse

• Meteor shower

• Aurora borealis

• Bioluminescence

What causes the bioluminescence observed in the waves of Orange County?

• Chemical pollution

• Light-emitting organisms

• Reflections from the moon

• Artificial lights from the shore