Impact of Floods in Petropolis

Impact of Floods in Petropolis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Social Studies, Science

7th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video reports on severe landslides and flooding in Brazil, which have resulted in over 90 deaths. The city of Petropolis in Rio de Janeiro state was particularly affected, with a month's worth of rain falling in hours. Rescue teams, including 400 firefighters, are working tirelessly to find survivors. Many residents, who built homes on the mountainside due to a lack of housing, have lost everything. Schools and shelters are accommodating the homeless, but more rain is expected, posing further risks.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main cause of the disaster in Petropolis, Brazil?

Earthquake

Landslides and flooding

Tornado

Volcanic eruption

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much rain fell in Petropolis during the disaster?

A day's worth

A year's worth

A month's worth

A week's worth

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the rescue teams in Petropolis?

Providing food supplies

Searching for survivors

Clearing debris

Rebuilding homes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were many homes in the affected area vulnerable to the disaster?

They were built on a mountainside

They were too old

They were built on a floodplain

They were made of wood

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge faced by the residents of the affected area?

No access to water

Poor transportation

Inadequate housing

Lack of food

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the emotional impact on the residents as described in the report?

Hopeful for recovery

Indifferent to the situation

Devastated by the tragedy

Angry at the government

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were left homeless due to the floods?

100

300

500

1000

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What measures were taken to help those displaced by the floods?

Providing financial aid

Offering free medical care

Setting up schools and shelters

Building new homes

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the forecast for the weather in the coming days?

Mild showers

Snowfall

Clear skies

More heavy rain