Disaster in California in 1862

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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5
NGSS.MS-ESS2-6
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