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Weekly Quiz — Feb. 5

As the news unfolds each day, Morning Consult is on top of it. We capture how people think and feel about what’s happening around the world in politics, consumer trends, public health, sports, the economy, entertainment and more. Take the quiz below to find out how well you understand public opinion — and catch up on stories you might have missed.

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1/5

What share of U.S. adults believe that the tech industry’s best days are yet to come?
  • 54%
  • 39%
  • 24%
  • 65%
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Despite tech’s recent tumult — marked by layoffs, declining consumer trust and the prospect of additional regulation — consumers remain confident in the industry’s future. More than half (54%) say tech’s best days are ahead, a share that’s almost unchanged since last summer, suggesting consumers remain largely unfazed by the sector’s latest challenges.

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2/5

After learning that natural gas stove pollution could be causing asthma in children, which group was most interested in replacing their gas ranges?
  • Democrats
  • Parents
  • Republicans
  • Homeowners
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Upon being informed that as many as 1 in 8 asthma cases in children could be a result of pollution from natural gas stoves, 59% of Democrats expressed interest in replacing their gas ranges, compared with 37% of Republicans and 33% of independents. Parents came in second, with 57% interested in replacing their potentially harmful stoves after hearing the news, compared with a milder 44% of homeowners.

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3/5

What share of U.S. voters see police violence as a problem?
  • 75%
  • 67%
  • 50%
  • 33%
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In the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death at the hands of Memphis police, 3 in 4 voters believe police violence against the public is a problem. Roughly 3 in 5 voters (62%) say law enforcement violence against Black people is widespread and common, compared with 38% who say it is rare.

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4/5

Fill in the blank: __ in 5 consumers think plant-based meats are good for the environment.
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 1
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Among U.S. consumers, 2 in 5 believe plant-based meats are good for the environment, compared with only 17% who say the same of traditional meats. On the flip side, just over half of consumers (51%) describe traditional meats as “tasty,” while a mere 8% say the same of plant-based alternatives.

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5/5

After a turbulent holiday travel season, what share of U.S. adults currently trust airlines?
  • 61%
  • 70%
  • 52%
  • 43%
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In the wake of a winter rife with canceled flights and lost luggage, trust in airlines dropped to 61% among U.S. adults in January, falling 4 percentage points from the month previous and marking a low point since tracking began in late 2021.

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This quiz is based on news and analysis published between Jan. 30 and Feb. 3, 2023.

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