Time For Kids
WORLD REPORT EDITION:
March 23, 2001 Name:_______________________________________
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: "Look Out Below!"

1.  
Which Russian space station is scheduled to come down from space this week?

A.
Discovery

B.
Mir

C.
Leonardo

Article: "Milk in the Coke Machine"

2.  
Why have teachers, parents and government agencies criticized the sale of soft drinks in schools?

A.
They are concerned that kids are spending too much money.

B.
They are concerned that kids will get addicted to soft drinks.

C.
They are concerned about the amount of sugar kids are consuming.

Article: "A Long Stroll in Outer Space"

3.  
What did Helms and Voss do during their space walk?

A.
prepare the ISS for Leonardo

B.
set up the ISS for the arrival next month of a giant robot arm

C.
Both A and B

Article: Top 5

4.  
Which state has the most immigrants?

A.
Texas

B.
New York

C.
California

Article: "We, the People…"

5.  
In the 2000 Census, why was there an increase in the number of people who identify themselves as multiracial?

A.
The number of interracial marriages has increased.

B.
The Bureau allowed people to choose more than one racial group on the form.

C.
Both A and B

Article: "We, the People…"

6.  
Which group is the fastest growing ethnic group in the U.S.?

A.
Hispanics

B.
Asians

C.
Whites

Article: Census 2000: The Changing U.S. Population/Inset

7.  
What group did not appear in the 1990 Census but accounted for 2.4% of the population in the 2000 Census?

A.
Asians

B.
People from two or more races

C.
American Indians or Alaskan Natives

Article: Census 2000: The Changing U.S. Population/Inset

8.  
In the past 200 years, which year had the least number of immigrants?

A.
1990

B.
1900

C.
1970

Article: "An Outbreak Overseas"

9.  
What disease is plaguing farm animals in Britain and France?

A.
foot-and-mouth disease

B.
Cancer

C.
Alzheimer’s

Article: "We, the People…"

10.  
What are some advantages and disadvantages of having a diverse community?





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