Current Events and Environmental Issues

The video covers various topics, starting with an introduction and headlines, including the impact of Hurricane Iota in Central America, the effect of COVID-19 on New York City schools, and the return of Boeing 737 Max planes to service. It also discusses the US Presidential Cabinet, kelp farming's environmental impact, and a unique story about an owl found in the Rockefeller Christmas tree. The video concludes with a shoutout to New Brockton High School.

What category was Hurricane Iota when it struck Nicaragua's Caribbean coast?

• Category 3

• Category 5

• Category 2

• Category 4

Why did New York City schools close again after reopening?

• Weather conditions

• Budget cuts

• Increase in COVID-19 cases

• Lack of teachers

What was the main reason for grounding Boeing's 737 Max planes in 2019?

• Fuel inefficiency

• Computer problems causing crashes

• Pilot shortages

• High maintenance costs

Who confirms the U.S. presidential cabinet members after they are chosen by the president?

• The House of Representatives

• The Vice President

• The Supreme Court

• The U.S. Senate

Which department head in the U.S. presidential cabinet is known as the Attorney General?

• Department of Defense

• Department of Justice

• Department of Education

• Department of Health

What is algin, used in products like candy and car tires, primarily sourced from?

• Petroleum

• Kelp

• Milk

• Bamboo

What is a major environmental benefit of growing kelp?

• It requires pesticides

• It absorbs large amounts of CO2

• It depletes marine life

• It increases water temperature

What is a potential risk of relying heavily on kelp farming?

• It may lead to overfishing

• It requires high amounts of fertilizers

• It could harm local marine environments if not monitored

• It can cause water pollution

What unusual discovery was made inside the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?

• A raccoon

• A squirrel

• A saw-whet owl

• A bat

What is the name given to the owl found in the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree?

• Rocco

• Rockefeller

• Rocky

• Ricky