SEVERN BORE

SEVERN BORE

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the arrival of spring in a quiet English village on the River Severn, highlighting the world-famous Severn Bore. This natural phenomenon occurs during the spring and autumn equinoxes, creating a thrilling experience for canoeists. The bore starts in the mid-Atlantic, travels at high speed, and slows down as it moves through the Bristol Channel, forming a tidal wave-like wall of water. The video concludes with reflections on the unique nature of the Severn Bore.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event is anticipated in the English village during spring?

The arrival of migratory birds

The first snowfall of the year

The blooming of cherry blossoms

The appearance of the world-famous boar

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the boar originate before reaching the River Severn?

The Mediterranean Sea

The English Channel

The mid-Atlantic

The North Sea

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the boar change as it travels through the Bristol Channel?

It increases in speed

It becomes a gentle stream

It disappears completely

It slows down and forms a tidal wave

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What makes canoeing on the boar a unique experience?

The length of the ride

The calmness of the water

The presence of dolphins

The warm water temperature

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common saying about the boar on the River Severn?

The boar is a myth

The boar is only for experts

The boar is the calmest wave

A boar is a boar in any language