Current Events and Trivia Insights

Current Events and Trivia Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video begins with an introduction to National Thesaurus Day and transitions into an analysis of the U.S. job market, highlighting the effects of inflation, interest rates, and layoffs in various industries. It then shifts focus to the NFL's health and safety measures, showcasing the protocols in place to protect players during games. The segment concludes with a trivia question about the coldest city and a lighthearted story about a giant snowman in Wisconsin.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which industry is highlighted for having significant layoffs?

Healthcare

Retail

Manufacturing

Technology

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current state of the overall job market despite tech layoffs?

Unemployment rates are at an all-time high

There are more job openings than before the pandemic

The job market is stagnant

Job openings are decreasing rapidly

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the economic overview in the introduction?

The impact of technology on the economy

The potential recession due to inflation and interest rates

The role of international trade in economic growth

The influence of political changes on the economy

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate response to the NFL player's cardiac arrest?

Medical professionals arrived within 10 seconds

The game was postponed

The player was taken to the hospital after the game

The incident was ignored

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of the spotters booth in NFL games?

To assist referees with rule enforcement

To manage the game clock

To spot injuries or illnesses on the field

To provide commentary on the game

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the coldest city on the planet according to the trivia question?

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Oslo, Norway

Yakutsk, Russia

Toronto, Canada

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unique about Jeffrey the giant snowman?

He is a permanent structure

He is made entirely of ice

He is located in Canada

He is 58 feet tall

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the word challenge mentioned in the closing remarks?

To encourage viewers to learn new words

To test viewers' knowledge of the show

To engage viewers in a trivia contest

To promote a new segment on the show