2 Dead In Texas As Most Of U.S. Hit By Cold Snap

2 Dead In Texas As Most Of U.S. Hit By Cold Snap

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Geography, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The transcript discusses the severe impact of subfreezing temperatures in Texas, leading to fatalities, power outages, and closures. President Joe Biden declared an emergency to provide federal assistance to the state.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was discovered along the roadways in the Houston area during the subfreezing temperatures?

A protest

Two men were found dead

A car accident

A wildlife sighting

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a consequence of the frigid weather in Texas?

School closures

Increased tourism

Flight cancellations

Power outages

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the frigid weather affect transportation in Texas?

Increased traffic

Train delays

Flight cancellations

New bus routes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did President Joe Biden take in response to the Texas weather emergency?

Declared a state of emergency

Visited Texas

Increased taxes

Sent military aid

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of President Biden's emergency declaration for Texas?

To enforce new laws

To provide federal assistance

To increase state taxes

To promote tourism