Environmental Issues and Recent Events

The video covers various topics, starting with severe weather events in the US, including hail and tornadoes. It then shifts to air pollution issues in Thailand, highlighting health concerns and government measures. The video provides an update on the Voyager 1 spacecraft's communication challenges. It also discusses the impact of a smartphone ban at a Massachusetts school, noting changes in student behavior. Finally, it describes a tennis match interrupted by bees and how the situation was resolved.

What was the size of the hail that fell in Kansas during the recent storms?

• Golf ball

• Soccer ball

• Baseball

• Tennis ball

Which U.S. states were affected by tornadoes during the recent storms?

• Indiana and Ohio

• Texas and Florida

• California and Nevada

• New York and New Jersey

What is the main cause of high pollution levels in Northern Thailand during the early months of the year?

• Industrial emissions

• Vehicle exhaust

• Crop burning by farmers

• Construction activities

According to IQAir, how much higher are the cancer-causing pollutants in Chiang Mai compared to WHO guidelines?

• 30 times higher

• 20 times higher

• 10 times higher

• 5 times higher

When was the Voyager 1 spacecraft launched?

• 1988

• 1977

• 1972

• 1964

What recent issue has NASA been facing with Voyager 1?

• Data transmission problems

• Navigation errors

• Communication delay

• Loss of power

What was the initial reaction of students and parents to the smartphone ban at the Massachusetts school?

• Chaos

• Excitement

• Relief

• Indifference

How did the smartphone ban affect the photography program at the school?

• Decreased interest

• Increased participation

• Program was canceled

• No change

What unexpected event interrupted a tennis match at Indian Wells?

• Rainstorm

• Power outage

• Bee swarm

• Earthquake

Who was called to handle the bee situation during the tennis match?

• A firefighter

• A beekeeper

• A security guard

• A tennis coach