VOICED : Caos en Caracas por apagon

VOICED : Caos en Caracas por apagon

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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A major blackout in Caracas and other parts of Venezuela left thousands stranded as public transport halted and businesses closed. The government attributed the outage to opposition sabotage, leaving citizens confused due to a lack of information. Venezuela has faced ongoing electrical issues, with previous crises caused by drought and energy waste. After four hours, power was restored, with authorities blaming a transmission line failure.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the immediate effects of the power outage in Caracas?

Enhanced communication services

Improved traffic conditions

Increased availability of public transport

Closure of commercial establishments

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the government explain the cause of the power outage?

Sabotage by the opposition

Natural disaster

International sanctions

Technical failure in the power grid

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did residents face during the power outage?

Availability of food supplies

Finding reliable news updates

Access to clean water

Increased electricity bills

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What past event contributed to Venezuela's electrical issues?

An economic boom

A political reform

A technological breakthrough

A severe drought

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reported cause of the power outage according to authorities?

A cyber attack

A failure in a major transmission line

A fuel shortage

A natural disaster