Geog in the News 6

Read this newspaper article - https://news.sky.com/story/flights-delayed-and-millions-told-to-stay-indoors-as-smoke-from-canadian-wildfires-engulfs-us-east-coast-12898586

What is causing the smoke that is engulfing the US east coast?

• Canadian wildfires

• Industrial pollution

• Volcanic eruption

• Dust storms

How many acres of land have been scorched by the Canadian wildfires?

• 4.2 million acres
• 7.8 million acres
• 9.4 million acres
• 12.6 million acres

Which region in the US is being affected by the smoke from the Canadian wildfires?

• West Coast
• Midwest
• East Coast
• Southwest

What type of alerts have been issued by the US National Weather Service?

• Hurricane alerts
• Air quality alerts
• Tornado alerts
• Thunderstorm alerts

Which city experienced a shortage of air purifiers and masks due to the smoke?

• Los Angeles
• Miami
• Chicago
• New York City

What does the air in New York City smell like due to the wildfires?

• Burning wood
• Exhaust fumes
• Fresh flowers
• Ocean breeze

According to the Air Quality Index, what level is considered "hazardous"?

• 50
• 100
• 200
• 300

How long is the smoke expected to persist in the affected areas?

• A few hours
• One day
• Several days
• Weeks

Which actress had to stop a performance on Broadway due to coughing caused by the smoke?

• Emma Watson
• Scarlett Johansson
• Jodie Comer
• Sandra Bullock

Which sports events were postponed due to the smoke?

• Tennis matches
• Basketball games
• Baseball games
• Soccer matches