Rolling Blackouts In Northwest Due To Heat Wave

Rolling Blackouts In Northwest Due To Heat Wave

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Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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The video discusses the severe heatwave affecting central and Eastern Washington, leading to hundreds of deaths. It highlights record temperatures in Spokane and Kennewick, and the use of rolling blackouts by power companies to conserve energy. The speaker shares a personal experience of a power outage, emphasizing the discomfort of being without air conditioning.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main issue discussed in the first section of the video?

The impact of extreme heat in Washington state

The history of Spokane

The benefits of air conditioning

The advantages of renewable energy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city experienced a temperature of 110 degrees?

Seattle

Tacoma

Kennewick

Spokane

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did power companies use to manage energy during the heatwave?

Installing solar panels

Offering discounts on energy bills

Increasing energy production

Implementing rolling blackouts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the personal impact of the power outage on residents?

They moved to a different neighborhood

They received free energy credits

They experienced discomfort without air conditioning

They enjoyed the cooler weather

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the residents describe their experience during the power outage?

It was a learning experience

It was miserable and bad

It was a minor inconvenience

It was a fun adventure