8.8 News Quiz

What was the very first toy to be advertised on TV?

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What type of insect species was a new giant one discovered by scientists in Australia?

• spider

• stick insect

• butterfly

• ant

What event is likely responsible for the eruption of a massive volcano in Russia's Far East region?

• A massive earthquake in Russia's Far East region

• Human recreational activity

• Climate change

• A meteor impact in Siberia

How old is Yu Zidi, the swimmer that made history at the World Aquatics Championships as the youngest ever medalist?

• 6 years old

• 10 years old

• 12 years old

• 14 years old

What provoked protests in Los Angeles in June?

• Immigration raids

• A heatwave affecting the city

• A local sports team's victory

• The election of a new mayor

California governor Gavin Newsom claims that the presence of this group escalated tensions with protestors in LA.

• firefighters
• the police

• protest organizers
• the National Guard

What is causing a toy store owner in New York City to close her business after nearly 44 years?

• President Trumps tariff policies.

• Increased competition from online retailers.
• A lack of interest in toys among children.
• High rent prices in New York City.

Over the summer, the US struck three nuclear sites in which country to try and prevent its development of a nuclear weapon?

• Syria
• North Korea

• Pakistan
• Iran

Which state suffered devastating floods on the 4th of July, claiming at least 133 lives?

• Ohio
• Texas

• West Virginia
• Tennessee

What was the first vegetable to be grown in outer space?

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