CNN10 Quiz 3.19

Why has the NATO military alliance increased its presence in the Black Sea?

• As a response to Russia’s activities

• To counterbalance China’s influence

• To protect international shipping routes

• Due to rising sea levels

Which 3 countries/regions that were part of the former Soviet Union has Russia launched military aggressions against?

• Georgia, Crimea, and Ukraine

• Estonia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan

• Latvia, Armenia, and Moldova

• Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Kyrgyzstan

Why does Neil Melvin say controlling the Black Sea is so important for Russia?

• To extend its power

• To control oil and gas resources

• To ensure safe passage for merchant ships

• To protect the Mediterranean from foreign influence

How did Finland and Sweden joining the NATO alliance affect Russia?

• Prevents Russia from accessing the Baltic region

• Russia lost its Arctic military advantage

• Russia gained new allies in the Nordic region

• It created a direct border with NATO countries

What is Deep’s main focus?

• To facilitate scientific research

• To mine valuable minerals from the ocean floor

• To discover new species of marine life

• To create underwater tourism destinations

How many different ways are there to leave the underwater habitat in case of emergency?

• 4

• 2

• 6

• 3

What rarely seen animal was spotted in Northern Pakistan?

• Snow leopard

• Bengal tiger

• Red panda

• Himalayan brown bear

What are snow leopards nicknamed?

• Ghosts of the Mountain

• Kings of the Himalayas

• Shadows of the Snow

• Spirits of the High Peaks

What is a group of leopards called?

• Leap

• Pack

• Pride

• Troop

What word won the Best Regional Word competition?

• Y’all

• Stoked

• Caddywhompus

• Skedaddle