Article Analysis: Why Latinos are on the Frontlines of...

Which statement best describes the author’s main idea?

• The Earth’s weather is changing

• The extreme weather changes are impacting the Hispanic/Latino community

• The Hispanic/Latino community are changing the weather

• There is no hope for the extreme weather changes

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According to the article, about how many people were impacted by Hurricane Maria?

• About 100,000

• 3.2 million

• None

• 525,000

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According to the article, Hispanics/Latinos in the US are more likely to experience what?

• Discrimination

• Favoritism

• Confusion

• Heat waves, hurricanes, and floods

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

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What is the EPA?

• Environmental Protection Agency

• Every Person Agency

• Early Prevention Agency

• Environmental Protection Academy

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How likely are Hispanics and Latinos to be living in areas too hot to be working outside?

• 25 % more likely

• 100% likely

• 75% more likely

• 40% more likely

What is the best definition of a hurricane?

• A natural disaster

• Heavy rain and thunder

• Flooding

• A tropical storm with winds that reach a constant speed of 74 mph or more

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What is the best definition for the word: survival?

• Staying alive

• The state of fact of continuing to live or exist, typically in spite of an accident, ordeal or difficult circumstance

• Being strong

• Growing and learning a lesson after going through a challenge

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What is the best definition for the word: climate change?

• When the weather gets hot

• The change from winter to spring

• Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns

• When the weather gets too cold

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What is the best definition for the word: vulnerability?

• Being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed

• The state of being weak

• When you lack confidence

• When a person is afraid

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What is the best definition for the word: equitable?

• Equal

• Fair and impartial

• Unfair

• Being corrupted

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