VOICED: Victim remembers deadly French factory explosion

VOICED: Victim remembers deadly French factory explosion

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

10th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The transcript describes the catastrophic explosion at the AZF factory in Toulouse, which resulted in significant casualties and injuries. Initially suspected as a terrorist attack due to its timing after 9/11, it was later attributed to humid conditions and mislabeled chemicals. The event left lasting scars on survivors, and its 10th anniversary is marked by personal and political commemorations.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the explosion at the AZF factory on the Richter scale?

4.0

3.4

2.5

5.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were injured in the explosion across the city?

Over 6000

Over 5000

Over 8000

Over 7000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was initially suspected to be the cause of the explosion?

An electrical fault

A terrorist attack

A chemical reaction

A natural disaster

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the anniversary for Michelle?

A day for community service

A day for political gatherings

A day for personal remembrance

A day for public celebrations

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do politicians mark the anniversary of the explosion?

By visiting the site in Toulouse

By issuing a public apology

By organizing public events

By holding a press conference