My “Sister” Ligia 1. C 2. G 3. A 4. F 5. C 6. G 7. C 8. F 9. D 10. J 11. B 12. J 13. B 14. H 15. C Math Natural Disasters 1. Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi 2. 33:1,169 3. 2.82% 4. We live in a region with one of the highest number of tornadoes. 5. 45 6. 76.05 7. No, 2008 has the highest number of tornadoes, 1692, and only 126 deaths, while 2011 has 553 deaths and 1691 tornadoes. 8. Time series 9. Bar graph 10. Line graph 11. A 12. A, ~5 billion dollars 13. B 14. The graph shows less frequent extreme temperature, drought, and fire throughout the last 30 years. Spinning Thunderstorms 1. B 2. A 3. C 4. D 5. A 6. D 7. B 8. A swirling, funnel-shaped column of wind 9. Yes, a radio wave can be sent out and bounce off of the tornado and surrounding precipitation and return to the radar unit. This tells scientists how far away it is, and can be used to warn those who are in danger. What Happened to Notre-Dame’s Precious Art and Artifacts? What might be the cultural and socio-economic fallout of having not saved the relics and artifacts that belong in Notre Dame? How has this incident served to prove that we must protect international treasures? France’s economy relies heavily on the tourism that it’s historical sites provide. Without the art and relics that tourists come to see, France’s economy would receive a major blow. Public servants who witnessed the fire formed a “human chain” and risked their lives to save precious relics such as the Crown of Thorns and the Blessed Sacrament. The protection of international treasures not only protects our history; it also protects our future. If we do not learn from our history we are doomed to repeat it. Is Social Media Ruining Nature? 1. Inexperienced visitors tend to leave trash, cause traffic jams, and damage the environment. 2. They are encouraging others to be respectful on public land 3. Think about it. Take in the environment and think about whether you should post an exact location or something general. 4. You can help by bringing awareness to the area and encouraging others to be respectful. Hurricane Quartet 1. C 2. A 3. D 4. A