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Article: Science in the News Quiz.
- Article from:
- Science World
- Article date:
- February 26, 2001
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Directions: Read the late-breaking science news stories in our Science News section on pages 4-7. Then, test your knowledge by answering the questions below. Circle the correct letter.
1. "Snice" is a
a. soothing cough drop. b. snow-and-ice combination. c. fever-reducing cold compress. d. bed made of ice.
2. About how many large dams were built in the last 50 years?
a. 8,500 b. 22,500 c. 45,000 d. 60,000
3. The World Commission on Dams reports that dams worldwide have
a. displaced millions of people. b. endangered wildlife. c. hurt farmlands. d. all of the above