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Newsy’s Latest Headlines

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Interactive Video

Geography, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video covers three major events: the impact of Hurricane On Re on the East Coast, causing storm surges and flooding; the aftermath of a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti, highlighting the need for aid and medical evacuations; and the chaos at Kabul airport as Afghans attempt to flee the country, exacerbated by issues with electronic visas.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of the storm On RE as it moves inland?

It will completely dissipate.

It will strengthen and cause more damage.

It will change direction and move away from the coast.

It will weaken but still cause damaging winds and storm surges.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people are under flash flood watches due to the storm?

20 million

10 million

50 million

35 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary need for the 600,000 people affected by the earthquake in Haiti?

Luxury goods

Basic necessities like food and water

New technology

Tourist attractions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the reasons for the chaos at Kabul airport?

Lack of flights

Military exercises

Electronic visas issued without proper identification

Weather conditions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many Afghans died in the crowd at Kabul airport?

Three

Ten

Five

Seven