NEWS SCOOP EDITION:
September 13, 2002
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:
Too Dry!
1.
What causes a drought?
A.
Not enough rain
B.
Floods
C.
Pollution
Article:
Too Dry!
2.
Use context clues to determine the definition of the word shortage in the following sentence: If we want to avoid water shortages, we will have to change our wasteful ways.
A.
shortage means “too much”
B.
shortage means “a lack of something”
C.
shortage means “just right”
Article:
The 2002 Drought
3.
The entire state of _______ is experiencing a drought.
A.
CO (Colorado)
B.
NY (New York)
C.
FL (Florida)
Article:
We Remember
4.
President George W. Bush said that September 11 would be called ______
A.
Patriot Day
B.
America’s Day
C.
Freedom Day
Article:
Top 5
5.
Look at the box of crayons on page 3. What is the most popular crayon color?
A.
Blue
B.
Blizzard Blue
C.
Hot Magenta
Article:
Top 5
6.
How many kids chose Hot Magenta as their favorite crayon color?
A.
More than 500 kids chose Hot Magenta as their favorite crayon color
B.
Less than 500 kids chose Hot Magenta as their favorite crayon color
C.
Exactly 500 kids chose Hot Magenta as their favorite crayon color
Article:
Whale Watch
7.
Killer whale, Keiko, has been spotted near a town in which of the following countries?
A.
Norway
B.
Australia
C.
Brazil
Article:
Too Dry!
8.
Which of the following is a way to save water?
A.
Use water only when you need it
B.
Water grass every day to keep it green
C.
Let water sprinklers run all day
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