VOICED : Incendio provoca 82.000 evacuados en California

VOICED : Incendio provoca 82.000 evacuados en California

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Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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Under a state of emergency, Los Angeles firefighters are battling a massive fire in San Bernardino, with only 4% containment. Adverse weather conditions, including high temperatures and dry terrain, complicate efforts. Over 1,300 personnel are involved, with more on the way. The fire has consumed over 12,000 hectares, threatening 34,500 homes and prompting the evacuation of 82,000 people. Authorities have established shelters for evacuees and animals. Currently, 22 significant fires are active in the western US, with six in California.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the wildfire in San Bernardino County has been contained according to the report?

10%

4%

50%

25%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which weather conditions are making it difficult to control the wildfire?

Fog and humidity

High temperatures and dry terrain

Heavy rainfall and cold winds

Snowfall and icy roads

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many hectares have been consumed by the fire?

8,000 hectares

5,000 hectares

12,000 hectares

20,000 hectares

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people have been evacuated due to the wildfire threat?

50,000 people

120,000 people

82,000 people

100,000 people

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many major wildfires are currently active in the western United States?

15

10

22

30