CNN 10 May 14, 2024

What is the main reason for the adjustments to graduation ceremonies at some universities?

• Lack of funding

• Safety concerns due to campus protests

• Weather conditions

• Student preferences

Which university canceled its commencement speech due to safety concerns?

• Duke University

• Virginia Commonwealth University

• University of Southern California

• Columbia University

What did students at Duke University do during Jerry Seinfeld's commencement address?

• They remained silent

• They gave a standing ovation

• They walked out

• They chanted 'free Palestine'

What phenomenon causes the Northern Lights?

• Meteor showers

• Lunar eclipses

• Solar flares

• Coronal mass ejections

What was the main concern with the geomagnetic storm discussed?

• Damage to satellites and power grids

• Animal migrations

• Air traffic disruptions

• Oceanic disturbances

What did the students at Virginia Commonwealth University do when Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered his commencement address?

• They sang the national anthem

• They walked out

• They presented gifts

• They applauded

What did the University of Southern California do in response to safety concerns?

• Rescheduled the commencement

• Held the event online

• Canceled the entire commencement

• Increased security

What unusual event happened at UC Berkeley's commencement ceremony?

• A protest and chanting

• A fireworks display

• A surprise concert

• A flash mob

What did the dean of students at UC Berkeley do in response to the protesters?

• Gave a speech about freedom of expression

• Joined the protest

• Asked them to leave

• Ignored them

What is a solar flare?

• A cooling of the sun's surface

• A change in solar radiation

• A burst of solar wind

• A sudden release of magnetic energy