Mozambique flooding

Mozambique flooding

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video documents the severe flooding in Shaishai, Mozambique, highlighting the challenges faced by rescue teams due to fuel shortages. It shows the prioritization of rescue efforts, including saving a man from a tree and evacuating mothers and children from a collapsing balcony. Many remain stranded, awaiting help.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason people were forced onto rooftops in Shaishai?

A sudden earthquake

Heavy rainfall

Floodwaters sweeping through overnight

A landslide

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were the local boatmen unable to rescue more people?

They did not have enough boats

They were busy with other tasks

They lacked enough fuel

They were waiting for instructions

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the man cling to the tree before being rescued?

6 hours

8 hours

10 hours

12 hours

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern about the balcony mentioned in the rescue efforts?

It was too small to hold everyone

It was already flooded

It was in danger of collapsing

It was too far from the rescue teams

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were prioritized for rescue from the balcony?

Men

Mothers and children

Pets

Elderly people