NewsDepth for March 6, 2013

Posted Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Season: 2012-2013, Episode: 22

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This Week's News Quiz

This Week's Questions

QUESTION #1
In 1965, marchers were turned back in Selma, Alabama as they crossed the Edmund Pettus Bridge. For what cause were they marching?

ANSWER: Voting rights

QUESTION #2
The 41st Iditarod Dog Sled Race is underway in Alaska. In what city does it end, and on what body of water is that city found?

ANSWER: Nome, on the Bering Sea

QUESTION #3
DJ Robbie Wilde works in the music industry, yet he is deaf. How does he “hear” the music?

ANSWER: He sees the music on his computer and feels it through its vibrations

Last Week's Answers

QUESTION #1
The United States wrestling team was greeted warmly in Iran. What is the capital of Iran?

ANSWER: Tehran

QUESTION #2
A Cleveland green house is growing lettuce without soil. What do we call this method of growing plants?

ANSWER: Hydroponic gardening

QUESTION #3
Millionaire Dennis Tito hopes to lead a venture to Mars. How long did our story say it would take to reach Mars and return?

ANSWER: 501 days

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