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NEWS SMARTS: Issue 24

 

How much have you learned from reading Issue 24? Circle the letter for the best answer to each question.



1) What is another word for perch?


          a) read

          b) sit

          c) fly



2) In which country did scientists recently find ancient footprints?

 

          a) Kenya

          b) Egypt

          c) Sudan



3) An all-electric car runs on ________.


          a) electricity

          b) gas

          c) electricity and gas
 

4)  What is carbon dioxide?


         a) a gas that is good for the planet

         b) a gas that can make the planet cooler

         c) a gas that can make the planet warmer

 

 

 

5)  How many auto companies recently announced plans to build plug-in cars by 2013?


         a) five

         b) nine

         c) 14




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS:
1. B
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. B

 

 

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