Quiz Pick

  Who is actress Kate Hudson's famous mother? A. Diane Keaton B. Goldie Hawn C. Meryl Streep Answer: Goldie Hawn Hudson is the daughter of the Academy Award-winning actress. She was nominated for an Oscar herself for her breakthrough performance in Almost Famous and appeared in the 2016 film Mother's Day. Sadly, Hawn wasn't cast as Hudson's mum.

Which holiday is Iceland celebrating today? A) Mother’s Day B) Independence Day C) First Day of Summer   correct answer is First Day of Summer.

 What is Iceland’s nickname? A) The Kingdom of Glaciers B) The Star of the North C ) The Land of Fire and Ice correct answer is The Land of Fire and Ice.

  Which title has Iceland earned each year since 2008? A) Most Beautiful Country B) Happiest People C) Most Peaceful Country correct answer is Most Peaceful Country.

 What is a group of bears called? A) Pack B) Herd C) Sloth The term ‘sloth’—or sometimes ‘sleuth’—for a group of bears derives from the Middle English word ‘slowth,’ meaning ‘torpid’ or ‘sluggish,’ probably a reference to their hibernation in winter.   The correct answer is Sloth.

What are the chances of finding a four-leaf clover? A. 1 in 100 B .1 in 1,000 C .1 in 10,000   Hoping for the luck of the Irish? You might have a better chance of finding a leprechaun than the rare four-leaf clover. But at least one study bucks the usual stat and says your chances of finding a four-leaf clover are twice as good: 1 in 5,000. Still not great odds in our book, but who knows? The correct answer is 1 in 10,000.

Madeleine Albright died at age 84. Before becoming Secretary of State in 1997, she served as ambassador to the… A. Czech Republic B. Vatican C. United Nations Correct Answer: United Nations

Speaking of ambassadors, which nation expelled 45 Russian diplomats suspected to be spies? A. Poland B. Germany C. Canada Correct Answer: Poland

A copy of the first-ever Marvel Comics issue sold for $2.4 million. What year was it published? A. 1929 B. 1939 C. 1949 Correct Answer: 1939

In summertime, intense thunderstorms can strike Grand Canyon National Park, shown here. What's this storm season called? A. Monsoon B. Derecho C. Dust devil Correct Answer: Monsoon (In the Grand Canyon and other parts of the Colorado Plateau's high desert, monsoon season is the months of July, August, and September. Afternoon thunderstorms can materialize without warning and cause severe flooding. Fortunately, the National Weather Service provides monsoon forecasts and flash flood potential ratings for the area.)

What do Arizonans call the dust storms brought by the monsoon? A. Haboobs B. Ghiblis C. Loos Correct Answer: Haboobs Haboobs blow hot, dry, dusty air at speeds of around 20-60 miles per hour. They form in arid regions around the world—in Arizona, these dust storms are reported about 10 times a year on average.

Which US states rank at the top of the list when it comes to flood insurance claims? A. Louisiana, Texas, California B. Louisiana, Texas, Florida C. Louisiana, Texas, New Jersey Correct Answer: Louisiana, Texas, New Jersey The 2022 theme for World Meteorological Day (March 23) focuses on predicting heavy rains and mitigating the impact of floods. Worldwide, flooding causes more than $40 billion in damage each year. In the US, Louisiana, Texas, and New Jersey account for 58.9% of all building flood claims paid out by FEMA over the last 50 yea rs.