Current Events 4.17

What natural hazards does Iraq regularly face?

• Earthquakes and tsunamis

• Dust storms and sandstorms

• Volcanic eruptions and floods

• Hurricanes and tornadoes

What is SNAP an acronym for?

• State Nutrition Aid Program

• Supplementary National Assistance Program

• Supportive Nutritional Aid Plan

• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

What percentage of SNAP purchases are on candy according to the National Confectioners Association?

• 15%

• 2%

• 10%

• 5%

What does the prefix 'hemi' mean?

• Half

• Whole

• Double

• Quarter

On what date did the Bay of Pigs invasion occur?

• July 4, 1963

• June 5, 1962

• May 1, 1960

• April 17, 1961

When did Canada become a fully independent country?

• 1982

• 1986

• 1984

• 1980

Which island nation in the Pacific Ocean was once an enemy of the US but is now a close ally?

• Philippines

• Australia

• New Zealand

• Japan

What are Japanese tamari balls traditionally made from?

• Wood and silk

• Rice husks and cotton string

• Plastic and metal

• Glass and paper

What is the estimated percentage of the world's population affected by migraines?

• 15%

• 10%

• 5%

• 20%

What is the main purpose of the water festival in China?

• To welcome the spring season

• To honor ancestors

• To celebrate the harvest

• To shower blessings and wash away misfortune