VOICED : Miles de evacuados en la inundada ciudad argentina de Concordia

Severe flooding in Concordia, Argentina, has led to thousands of evacuations. The floods, part of a larger regional impact affecting Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay, are linked to the El Niño climate phenomenon. Residents were unprepared for the extent of the flooding, which is expected to continue affecting the region. More information can be found on the provided website.

What was the main reason for the evacuation of thousands of people in Concordia, Argentina?

• Severe flooding

• A volcanic eruption

• A severe drought

• An earthquake

Which of the following countries was NOT mentioned as being affected by the recent floods?

• Chile

• Uruguay

• Brazil

• Paraguay

How many people were evacuated in the region due to the floods?

• 160,000

• 20,000

• 100,000

• 50,000

What climate phenomenon is linked to the recent floods?

• Hurricane

• Monsoon

• El Niño

• La Niña

According to the United Nations, until when might the effects of El Niño last?

• End of 2015

• First quarter of 2016

• Third quarter of 2016

• End of 2016