CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- May 27, 2008

1. According to the scientists featured in the segment, how difficult was it to land the Mars Phoenix Lander on the Red Planet? What steps were involved in the Phoenix's landing?

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2. What do you think that scientists are trying to learn from the Phoenix expedition?

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3. In your opinion, how important is the discovery of the existence of life on Mars?

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4. What is Memorial Day? How did President George W. Bush commemorate this holiday on Monday? According to the program, what Memorial Day messages did Mr. Bush and the U.S. presidential candidates deliver yesterday?

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5. Where in the U.S. did tornadoes strike over the weekend? According to the report, what damage did these storms cause?

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6. If you live in a tornado-prone area, what action, if any, do you take when you hear a tornado warning?

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7. What decision did the government of Myanmar recently make regarding the delivery of international aid to the victims of Cyclone Nargis? Why do you think that the government made this decision at this point in time?

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8. How would you describe the photos that were taken by wedding photographer Wang Qiang? What thoughts and feelings do they evoke in you? Why do you think that some people view these photos as a symbol of "hope amid ruin"?

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9. If you were in the wedding photographer's shoes, how would you have reacted during the quake?

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10. If you could send a message to the engaged Chinese couples, what would you say?

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