Natural Disasters and Technology Trivia

The video covers global weather events, focusing on extreme conditions in Australia and the US. It details the flooding crisis in Townsville, Australia, and discusses US border security and troop deployment. The video also highlights Philo Farnsworth's invention of the electronic TV and explores future screen technologies. Finally, it features a Golden Retriever gathering in Colorado.

What natural phenomenon caused significant flooding in Townsville, Australia?

• Intense rainfall

• A hurricane

• An earthquake

• A heatwave

What unusual sightings were reported in the floodwaters of Townsville?

• Dolphins and sharks

• Crocodiles and snakes

• Kangaroos and koalas

• Penguins and seals

Why was the U.S. President's State of the Union address postponed?

• Due to a natural disaster

• Due to a health emergency

• Because of a government shutdown

• For security reasons

What was the primary reason for deploying additional troops to the U.S.-Mexico border?

• To conduct military exercises

• To support border security

• To assist with disaster relief

• To provide humanitarian aid

Who is credited with the invention of the electronic television system?

• Nikola Tesla

• Philo Farnsworth

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

What is a potential future development in home entertainment technology?

• Steam-powered televisions

• Analog radios

• Virtual reality headsets

• Manual typewriters

What unique feature does Samsung's 'The Frame' TV offer?

• It can transform into a refrigerator

• It displays artwork when turned off

• It functions as a microwave

• It can be used as a smartphone

What was the occasion for the gathering of Golden Retrievers in Colorado?

• A pet adoption event

• A dog show competition

• National Golden Retriever Day

• A charity fundraiser

How many Golden Retrievers reportedly attended the gathering in Colorado?

• Around 100

• About 500

• Approximately 1,000

• Over 2,000

What record did the Golden Retriever gathering in Colorado aim to break?

• Longest dog leash

• Most dogs in a single location

• Most dog tricks performed

• Largest dog parade