Impact and Aftermath of Flooding

Impact and Aftermath of Flooding

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism, Life Skills

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mia Campbell

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The video covers the aftermath of severe flooding in Texas, affecting 100,000 homes and causing an estimated $190 billion in damage, nearly double that of Hurricane Katrina. The report highlights the extensive damage to homes, including ruined flooring and drywall, and features an interview with a homeowner, Steve Bivens, who shares his experience during the flood. The video concludes with a call for community support to aid in recovery efforts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial impact of the flooding in Texas?

Only a few homes were affected.

There was no significant damage.

100,000 homes were affected.

The water receded immediately.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much damage is predicted from the storm compared to Hurricane Katrina?

Almost double Katrina

Slightly more than Katrina

The same as Katrina

Less than Katrina

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the report suggest about the scale of the flooding in Houston compared to New Orleans?

Both cities experienced the same level of flooding.

Houston has more people and homes affected.

Houston is smaller with less damage.

New Orleans had more severe flooding.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the first things to be removed from a flooded home?

The furniture

The windows

The carpeting

The roof

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated cost of damage for a single home mentioned in the report?

$100,000

$50,000

$25,000

$10,000

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Steve Bivens decide to stay during the storm?

He wanted to protect his home.

He had nowhere else to go.

He was unaware of the storm.

He was advised to stay by authorities.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Steve Bivens and his son do to protect their belongings?

Covered them with plastic

Put them on blocks

Moved them to the attic

Left them as they were

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