VOICED : Uruguay busca salvar las

VOICED : Uruguay busca salvar las

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the impact of climate change on Quillú, a coastal area in Uruguay, where erosion and rising sea levels threaten the environment. The government and local community are working together to restore the coastline by rebuilding dunes, constructing decks, and using biodegradable barriers. Additionally, they are replacing eucalyptus trees with native species to improve soil retention and support local biodiversity.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors have contributed to the disappearance of dunes in Quillú?

Increased rainfall and flooding

Industrial pollution and waste

Deforestation and urban development

Storms, erosion, and tourism pressure

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the deck being constructed in Quillú?

To increase the height of the barrancas

To provide a view without affecting the barrancas

To block the view of the coastline

To serve as a tourist attraction

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How has the biodegradable barrier helped Quillú?

It has helped recover sand

It has prevented the growth of vegetation

It has increased the water level

It has stopped all erosion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are eucalyptus trees being replaced in Quillú?

They attract too many insects

They do not support soil stability

They consume too much water

They are not native to the region

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the goal of replacing eucalyptus trees with native species?

To create more shade on the beach

To reduce the number of trees

To promote faster growth and support vegetation

To increase the height of the trees