General Knowledge and Current Events Quiz

What are Japanese businessmen known as?

• Salarymen

• Businessmen

• Executives

• Managers

Which state banned fluoride in its drinking water earlier this year?

• California

• New York

• Utah

• Texas

What is the main concern about ingesting excessive fluoride?

• It strengthens teeth

• It causes tooth decay

• It improves gut health

• It can lower children's IQ

Who was the first astronomer to identify Jupiter's largest moons?

• Galileo

• Kepler

• Capernicus

• Marius

What did the James Webb Space Telescope recently capture images of?

• Auroras on Jupiter

• Saturn's rings

• Mars surface

• Venus atmosphere

What was America's first space station called?

• Gemini

• Voyager

• Skyab

• Apollo

Which country is known for having tens of thousands of lakes?

• Sweden

• Denmark

• Norway

• Finland

What is a hydrofoil ferry's main advantage?

• Slower speed

• Lower cost

• Higher passenger capacity

• Greater energy efficiency

What is a challenge for hydrofoil vessels?

• Limited speed

• Low passenger comfort

• High fuel consumption

• Traveling in shallow waters

What is the main purpose of fluoride according to the US Centers for Disease Control?

• Improve digestion

• Cause cavities

• Weaken teeth

• Strengthen teeth