CNN Student News: Ten Questions

(CNN Student News) -- August 25, 2008

1. In your opinion, what were some of the highlights of this year's Olympic Games? What, if anything, did you learn about China and its people as a result of watching the Games?

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2. Do you think that these Olympics will impact China's relationship with the international community? If so, how? If not, why not?

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3. What is the status of Tropical Storm Fay? What challenges do you think that the victims of Fay will face in the days and months ahead?

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4. Who has presumptive Democratic nominee Barack Obama chosen as his vice presidential running mate? Why do you think that he chose this person? What are your thoughts and feelings regarding this decision?

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5. Where is the Democratic National Convention being held this week? When and where is the Republican National Convention taking place? In your opinion, what are the benefits and drawbacks for a presumptive presidential nominee of his or her party's convention being held first?

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6. According to the report: Why is this week's Democratic convention important for Sen. Obama? What challenges does he face during the convention?

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7. In terms of the U.S. presidential race, what is "the bounce"? If Obama gets a bump in the polls, how do you think that it will impact the race between Sens. John McCain and Obama?

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8. According to the report: What is a "Dead Zone"? How large is the Dead Zone in the Gulf of Mexico, and what factors are causing this environmental problem?

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9. How is the marine life in this zone being affected? How is this environmental problem impacting the fishing industry? What, if anything, do you think should be done to address this environmental hazard?

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10. Can you think of other examples of how activities in one part of the world can have far-reaching environmental effects?

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