Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, History, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video covers several major events: Hurricane Ida is set to cause significant damage in Louisiana, prompting mandatory evacuations. On the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, officials emphasize the storm's severity. Meanwhile, the US provides aid to Haiti following an earthquake, delivering supplies to remote areas. In California, a wildfire near the Cleveland National Forest leads to evacuations, with the fire still uncontained. Lastly, a salmonella outbreak linked to Italian meat sold at Costco results in a recall across 17 states.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What actions were taken in response to the hurricane threat in Louisiana?

Mandatory evacuations in all parishes

Only New Orleans was evacuated

No evacuations were ordered

Voluntary evacuations in some areas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event coincided with the hurricane threat in Louisiana?

The end of the hurricane season

The start of the hurricane season

A major earthquake in California

The anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of aid did the U.S. military provide to Haiti?

Medical supplies

Food and tarps

Military equipment

Financial aid

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the chaparral fire located?

Near the Gulf Coast

In the Cleveland National Forest

Near the Mississippi River

In the Rocky Mountains

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What product is linked to the salmonella outbreak?

French cheese

Italian pasta

Uncured Italian meat

Spanish olives