VOICED : EEUU se recupera de la tormenta de nieve pero siguen los problemas para viajar

VOICED : EEUU se recupera de la tormenta de nieve pero siguen los problemas para viajar

Assessment

Interactive Video

Architecture

10th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video discusses the chaos in US airports due to a snowstorm over Christmas, leading to numerous flight cancellations and logistical issues, particularly for Southwest Airlines. Many passengers and airline staff were stranded, with some opting for road travel. The storm caused extreme cold and nearly 60 deaths, mainly in Buffalo, New York. Authorities worked to restore power and warned of potential flooding as temperatures were expected to rise.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the chaos in US airports during the Christmas weekend?

A technical glitch in the airline systems

A snowstorm that hit the country

A strike by airport staff

An increase in holiday travelers

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did some passengers choose to travel after their flights were canceled?

They booked a train ticket

They rented a car and drove to their destination

They decided to stay at the airport

They waited for the next available flight

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge faced by airlines during the storm?

Lack of available aircraft

Shortage of staff to operate flights

Increased fuel prices

Technical issues with booking systems

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city experienced the highest number of fatalities due to the storm?

Buffalo

Los Angeles

New York City

Chicago

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What precaution is the government taking in anticipation of rising temperatures?

Preparing for potential flooding

Issuing a heatwave warning

Increasing snow removal efforts

Implementing a travel ban