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Ten Questions: Hurricane season ends, Coping with peanut allergies

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(CNN Student News) -- November 30, 2005

Answer the following questions about today's featured news stories. Write your answers in the space provided.

1. When does the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season officially end? What is the current status of storm activity in the Atlantic?

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2. How many named storms have there been in this year's Atlantic hurricane season? Of these storms, how many were considered to be major hurricanes?

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3. According to the segment, why was 2005 the most "ferocious, destructive hurricane season on record"?

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4. Through what European capital does the Tiber River flow?

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5. What parts of Europe are featured in this segment? What weather conditions are occurring in these areas?

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6. What problems are local citizens experiencing as a result of the severe weather?

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7. To what plant family do peanuts belong?

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8. What are some of the symptoms a person might have if he or she is allergic to peanuts? What is anaphylaxis?

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9. What are some of the actions that people can take to prevent or treat an allergic reaction to peanuts?

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10. According to the segment, how many Americans have food allergies? In your view, what would be the hardest part of coping with a food allergy?

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