WorksheetsCurrent Events Quiz for Students
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Featured on CNN 10 this week, what insects were responsible for spreading a rare and sometimes deadly virus in the Northeast US this summer?
Bees
Mosquitoes
Ants
Butterflies
The Boeing Starliner capsule finally came home to Earth after nearly three months at the International Space Station. How long was its trip to space originally expected to last?
5 days
8 days
15 days
30 days
The first Presidential debate between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump took place in what city this week?
New York
Philadelphia
Washington D.C.
Chicago
What is the name of the inherited disease that affects hemoglobin, the major protein that carries oxygen?
Cystic fibrosis
Sickle cell anemia
Hemophilia
Thalassemia
September marks what celebration of the importance and impact of reading and writing?
National Poetry Month
National Literacy Month
National Book Month
National Writing Month
What storm turned into a hurricane before making landfall in Louisiana this week?
Katrina
Francine
Harvey
Sandy
In what country are pets expected to outnumber kids in some cities by 2030?
United States
Japan
China
Germany
In what state did National Park Rangers have to remove mold and debris from Carlsbad Cavern?
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the human body?
To fight infections
To carry oxygen
To digest food
To regulate body temperature
Which of the following is celebrated to promote awareness about the importance of literacy?
World Health Day
Earth Day
International Literacy Day
World Food Day
