12/20/24 The World from A to Z (Thursday)

Which of these terms was recently named the word of the year by the Oxford University Press?

• Derp

• Brain rot

• Dynamite

What can cause what's referred to as brain rot, according to medical experts?

• Mindlessly binge scrolling

• Excessive exercise

• Healthy eating

What can low-quality content trigger according to experts?

• Cognitive decline

• Improved memory

• Increased focus

How does excessive binge watching impact our brains?

• It tends to thin certain areas of the brain called the cortex

• It strengthens the cortex

• It has no impact

What did the Pew Research Center find about teens' access to technology?

• 95% say they have access to a smartphone

• 50% say they have access to a smartphone

• 75% say they have access to a smartphone

What do supporters of the new gas powered car regulations believe they will lead to?

• more gas consumption

• cleaner air and improved health

• higher car sales

What do critics say the new car rules will do to the economy?

• Hurt the economy

• Have no effect

• Boost the economy

What type of government does Morocco have?

• Parliamentary constitutional monarchy

  
  

• Republic

• Anarchy

What happens to profits in Morocco when the weather dries up?

• They increase

  
  

• They decrease

  
  

• They remain the same

  
  

What is Morocco's status in the car industry?

• A minor player

  
  

• A major player

  
  

• Non-existent