Flocabulary 9-19

A new prime minister of Nepal was appointed after ________.

• protests against a ban on social media

• the previous prime minister was convicted of a crime

• journalists uncovered government corruption

• the unemployment rate rose to over 10%

What is significant about Sushila Karki’s appointment as prime minister?

• 
  She is Nepal’s youngest ever prime minister.

• She previously served as prime minister.

• She is Nepal’s first woman prime minister.

• She has never worked in politics before.

Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro ________.

• was convicted of attempting a coup

• launched a new political party

• was reelected to the presidency

• enlisted in the military

Since 2010, the EPA has been tracking which of the following?

• 
  Water pollution

• Air quality

• Endangered species

• Greenhouse gas emissions

Now, thousands of plants and factories will ________.

• cease operations

• stop submitting their emissions readings

• add new jobs focused on sustainability

• stop emitting all pollutants

Which state will begin offering universal childcare in November?

• 
  Colorado

• Arizona

• New Mexico

• Nevada

True or False: This program of universal childcare will be available to residents of all income levels.

• True

• False

Pope Leo XIV declared Carlo Acutis the first millennial ________.

• saint

• bishop

• deacon

• cardinal

Which animal may be entering a new stage of evolution?

• Cats

• Dogs

• Horses

• Birds

Scientists believe these animals are evolving to be more ________.

• 
  fearful

• solitary

• sociable

• aggressive