Cultural Events and Unique Facts

The video covers the Chinese New Year and its impact on global travel due to the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak. It also discusses NASA's last space shuttle mission with Atlantis. The video features stories about the endangered Kakapo parrot in New Zealand and iguanas in Florida affected by cold weather. Lastly, it highlights a fundraising effort in Australia involving the creation of the longest pizza to support firefighters battling wildfires.

What is another name for the Chinese New Year?

• Spring Festival

• Mid-Autumn Festival

• Qingming Festival

• Dragon Boat Festival

Which country reported the first case of the Wuhan coronavirus outside of China?

• South Korea

• Japan

• United States

• Australia

What measure did Chinese officials take to prevent the spread of the virus during the New Year?

• Closed all airports

• Stopped transportation out of Wuhan

• Banned all public gatherings

• Closed all schools

What was the name of the last shuttle to fly in NASA's Space Shuttle program?

• Discovery

• Endeavour

• Atlantis

• Enterprise

What is unique about the kakapo parrot?

• It is found in Australia

• It can fly long distances

• It is the world's heaviest parrot

• It is known for its colorful feathers

What is a major threat to the kakapo population?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Climate change

• Predation by introduced mammals

What unusual event occurred in Florida due to a cold front?

• Iguanas falling from trees

• Hurricanes in winter

• Flooding in the Everglades

• Snowfall in Miami

What was the purpose of the record-breaking pizza in Australia?

• To promote a new restaurant

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To raise money for firefighters

• To set a world record

How long was the record-breaking pizza in Australia?

• 500 feet

• 337 feet

• 200 feet

• 100 feet

Which high school received a shoutout at the end of the video?

• Tucson High School

• Phoenix High School

• Mesa High School

• Desert Ridge High School