From the Atacama Desert to the Caribbean to the Italian capital, we're taking you all over the map this Friday. A storm named Ernesto is approaching Bermuda, a rare oarfish has appeared in California, and a Roman aqueduct continues to bring in water thousands of years after it was built. We're also covering a beautiful desert bloom and a unique boat that reflects its user's love for cars.

This news quiz covers topics featured throughout the week on The World from A to Z:

1. A geopolitical dispute between China and what nearby island affected how their different media organizations covered an Olympic badminton event?

2. August 12 marked the anniversary of when British surgeon Joseph Lister made medical history by using what, dramatically reducing the risk of post-surgical infection?

3. In what European country, which saw record heat in June and July, did a wildfire start on Sunday and threaten communities in the suburbs of the capital?

4. In what Central American country have many residents of the Gardi Sugdub island left their homes recently because of regular flooding?

5. What South Asian country achieved its independence from Britain on August 14, 1947, a day before neighboring India also became independent?

6. Wednesday’s show detailed a U.S. national shortage of what specific type of firefighters, who have specialized forest training and sometimes work for days without retrieving fresh water?

7. In what Asian country have government officials refused outside help to deal with extensive flooding, though some observers believe the nation needs foreign assistance?

8. What is the name of the prehistoric British monument whose center stone apparently came from farther away than previously thought, according to newly published research?

9. What is the name of the storm that caused flooding and power outages in Puerto Rico and is expected to approach Bermuda this weekend?

10. What kind of ultra-rare fish, which is nicknamed the “doomsday fish,” was recently found near La Jolla, California?