CNN 10 Quiz (March 16th-March 20th)

Why are astronauts at risk of losing muscle and bone mass in space?

• They eat less food

• There's no oxygen

• Microgravity reduces physical strain on the body

• They don't get enough sleep

What is the purpose of the Hi-Fi M device being tested for space missions?

• To improve communication

• To help astronauts exercise in microgravity

• To grow food in space

• To repair spacecraft

What disease is also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease?

• Alzheimer’s disease

• ALS

• Parkinson’s disease

• Multiple sclerosis

What is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide?

• Cataracts

• Glaucoma

• Macular degeneration

• Diabetic retinopathy

Why is blind baseball not currently included in the Paralympics?

• It is too dangerous

• It is not played in enough countries internationally

• It requires too much equipment

• It is too new of a sport

What is the goal of the “Call a Boomer” phone project?

• To teach technology skills

• To connect younger and older generations

• To provide emergency services

• To advertise phone companies

What caused major disruptions at U.S. airports during the government shutdown?

• Bad weather

• Airline strikes

• TSA agents quitting after missing paychecks

• A computer system failure

Why are some vending machines being removed in Japan?

• They are outdated technology

• They are unsafe

• Labor shortages and rising costs make them less profitable

• People prefer online shopping

The "World Happiness Report" has ranked which country 1st for the 9th straight year?

• Finland

• Iceland

• Denmark

• Scotland

What US city uses a special plant based dye to turn a nearby river "green" in honor of St Patrick's Day every year?

• New York

• Philadelphia

• Chicago

• Kansas City