WORLD REPORT EDITION:
March 2, 2001
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Directions: Do you have a nose for the news? Find out by answering the following questions from this week's TIME FOR KIDS magazine. Just circle the letter next to the correct answer or write your answer below the question.
Article:
A Spy in the FBI?
1.
Why was Robert Philip arrested?
A.
He sold sensitive information to the Soviet Union.
B.
He stole $50,000 from his neighbors.
C.
He bought a stolen car.
Article:
Race Is Over for a Legend
2.
Which NASCAR race ended in tragedy last week?
A.
Darlington
B.
Charlotte
C.
Daytona 500
Article:
Top 5
3.
Which country uses the most oil?
A.
Saudi Arabia
B.
Russia
C.
United States
Article:
Top 5
4.
Which two countries produce the most oil in the world?
A.
Iran and China
B.
United States and Saudi Arabia
C.
Russia and Iran
Article:
The Fight Over Alaska’s Oil
5.
What is the "black pool" under the Arctic white?
A.
A dirty water stream
B.
Oil
C.
Syrup
Article:
The Fight Over Alaska’s Oil
6.
Why do oil industry leaders and President Bush believe we should drill for oil in the Arctic?
A.
Drilling will reduce high fuel prices.
B.
Drilling will reduce our country’s need to buy foreign oil.
C.
Both A and B
Article:
The Fight Over Alaska’s Oil
7.
What do wildlife experts worry will happen if drilling proceeds in ANWR?
A.
The migration of caribou will be disrupted.
B.
All of the arctic trees will die.
C.
There will be too much oil supplied to the U.S.
Article:
The Fight Over Alaska’s Oil
8.
According to the map, what country borders Alaska?
A.
Iran
B.
Canada
C.
Mexico
Article:
Fantasies In Ice
9.
What is the theme of this year’s Winterlude Festival in Canada?
A.
Animals
B.
Castles
C.
Australia
Article:
The Fight Over Alaska’s Oil
10.
Do you think we should drill for oil in ANWR? Why or why not?
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