Storm Boris and Its Impact on Central Europe

Storm Boris and Its Impact on Central Europe

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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Floods caused by storm Boris have severely impacted Central Europe, claiming lives and causing evacuations in Romania, Austria, Poland, and the Czech Republic. Meteorologist Matthew Kuchi explains the unusual weather patterns leading to the floods, including a detached low-pressure system. The Czech Republic is heavily affected, with significant emergency responses underway. In Germany and Austria, preparations are in place as river levels rise, with further rain expected.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary cause of the floods in Central Europe as mentioned in the transcript?

A hurricane

Storm Boris

A tsunami

An earthquake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the meteorologist describe the weather pattern that led to Storm Boris?

A typical summer storm

A trough in the jet stream

A rare heatwave

A high-pressure system

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Czech Republic's response to the flooding situation?

They closed all schools

They evacuated thousands of people

They ignored the warnings

They declared a state of emergency

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river in Austria was mentioned as being badly swollen?

The Seine

The Danube

The Elbe

The Rhine

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected weather change in the coming days according to meteorologists?

The rain will stop completely

Temperatures will rise significantly

A new storm will form

The rain will move westward