CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- October 30, 2008

1. On what continent is the country of Congo located? What conflict has been taking place in this nation, and how has it impacted local residents? What is the status of this conflict?

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2. In what Iraqi province did a transfer of power take place yesterday between coalition troops and Iraqi forces? What is your opinion of this transfer of power? How many Iraqi provinces are now under control of the Iraqi government?

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3. According to the program: What action did the Federal Reserve take yesterday regarding a key interest rate, and why? How might this rate cut impact consumers and businesses?

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4. In your opinion: What might each of the U.S. presidential candidates do to maximize the time that they have left on the campaign trail? On what issues should they focus?

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5. According to Dr. Sanjay Gupta's report: What are the different brain functions involved in the decision making process of undecided voters? What role does the parietal cortex play in this process?

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6. In general, what do you think might be the pros and cons of immediate and delayed decision making?

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7. Of the three types of decision making groups described in the segment, which one do you think that you might fall into, and why?

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8. According to the report: What are olfactory bulbs? Where in a tyrannosaurus rex were olfactory bulbs located? What have researchers discovered by studying meat eating dinosaurs' sense of smell?

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9. According to the segment, "Researchers say the worse the sense of smell in dinosaurs, the more likely they were to be plant eaters." Why do you think that some researchers believe this? Explain.

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10. What contest did Matt Williams win during a recent college football game? How has Williams' life changed as a result of winning the contest? Do you think that Williams' good fortune is due more to hard work or luck? State your rationale.

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