9/19/24 The World from A to Z

What is Jan Roos known for?

• Mountain climbing

• Skydiving

• Scuba diving

• Slacklining

Which bridge did Jan Roos cross on a slackline?

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Bosphorus Bridge

• London Bridge

• Brooklyn Bridge

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What is the primary role of the Secret Service?

• Managing national parks

• Conducting foreign diplomacy

• Protecting U.S. presidents

• Overseeing elections

Which country was the first to grant women the right to vote?

• Australia

• New Zealand

• United Kingdom

• United States

What was discovered in the Alps in 1991?

• An ancient city

• A hidden treasure

• A new species of plant

• A mummified human body

Where is the plant from that Japan's banknotes are made of?

• Mordor

• Nepal's Highland Region

• Springfield

• The Shire

What natural disasters is Japan prone to?

• Tornadoes, droughts, and wildfires

• Earthquakes, typhoons, and tsunamis

• Avalanches, landslides, and blizzards

• Volcanoes, hurricanes, and floods

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What was the largest marine oil spill declared permanently sealed in 2010?

• Exxon Valdez

• Deepwater Horizon

• Prestige

• Amoco Cadiz

What is the main use of profits from mitsumata in Nepal?

• Building schools

• Constructing roads

• Developing hospitals

• Funding research

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What is the unique feature of the rock-covered house in Minnesota?

• It is built on a floating platform

• It is made entirely of glass

• It is painted in rainbow colors

• It has intentional designs in the rocks