Disaster in California in 1862

Disaster in California in 1862

6th Grade

10 Qs

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Disaster in California in 1862

Disaster in California in 1862

Assessment

Quiz

Science

6th Grade

Medium

NGSS
MS-ESS3-2, HS-ESS3-1, MS-ESS2-5

+3

Standards-aligned

Created by

Kwesi Sarabo

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the Great Flood of 1862 in California?

A series of earthquakes

A series of storms that brought excessive rain

A massive forest fire

A sudden snowmelt in the mountains

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname is given to the Great Flood of 1862 due to its devastating impact?

The Giant Flood

The Megaquake

The Megaflood

The Great Disaster

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area of California was NOT mentioned as being covered in water during the Great Flood of 1862?

Central Valley

Mojave Desert

San Francisco

Sacramento

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Great Flood of 1862 affect the infrastructure in California?

It caused minor damages to roads and bridges.

It had no significant impact on infrastructure.

It covered telegraph poles and caused widespread destruction.

It only affected the coastal areas.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the economic impact on California due to the Great Flood of 1862?

The state experienced a minor economic downturn.

The state gained economically from the disaster.

The state went bankrupt supporting the affected people.

There was no mention of economic impact.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS3-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the Great Flood of 1862?

A series of powerful storms

A sudden increase in sea levels

A large earthquake

A volcanic eruption

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were the storms during the winter of 1862 particularly strong in California?

Due to unusually cold temperatures

Because of high local temperatures

Due to a decrease in ocean water levels

Because of low humidity levels

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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