3/4/35 The World from A to Z ( Monday 3/3/25)

What is the name of the private company that recently sent a spacecraft to the Moon?
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• Firefly Aerospace

• SpaceX

• Blue Origin

• Boeing

The Firefly Aerospace mission landed on which lunar region?

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• Sea of Serenity

• Sea of Crises

• Mare Tranquillitatis

• Ocean of Storms

What agreement between the U.S. and Ukraine was expected but not finalized?

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• A military alliance

• A peace treaty with Russia

• A rare earth minerals deal

• A trade deal on natural gas

Which of these is NOT an example of a rare earth element?

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• Air

• Lithium

• Water

• Dirt

How many votes are needed in both the House and Senate to override a presidential veto?

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• 66% (two-thirds)

• 50%

• 60%

• 75%

In what year did the "Star-Spangled Banner" become the official U.S. national anthem?

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• 1812

• 1931

• 1865

• 1954

Which country, mentioned in the report, struggles with severe water shortages, especially in Karachi?
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• India

• Bangladesh

• Pakistan

• Afghanistan

What technology is helping some Pakistani residents better manage their water supply?
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• Underground reservoirs

• Government rationing programs

• Desalination plants

• Smart water sensors in water mains

Which U.S. president’s veto was first overridden by Congress in 1845?
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• John Tyler

• Andrew Jackson

• Joe Biden

• Donald Trump

Why are rare earth minerals important?

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• They help reduce global warming

• They are critical for energy technology and defense systems

• They are used for food production

• They generate nuclear power