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Blackout Concerns and Responses

Blackout Concerns and Responses

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism, Life Skills

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

FREE Resource

The video discusses a major power outage in America, highlighting the unprecedented damage to the grid system and the reliance on emergency generators. Andrew Payton documents the issues in his apartment during the blackout, including lack of fail-safes and basic utilities, leading to potential legal action. The blackout's personal impact is also explored, with concerns over food safety, communication difficulties, and health risks.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason for the power outage described in the video?

Scheduled maintenance

Unprecedented damage to the grid system

A cyber attack

A natural disaster

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Andrew Payton's primary complaint about his apartment during the blackout?

The rent is too high

The neighbors are noisy

The view is obstructed

There are no backup generators

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following issues does Andrew NOT mention about his apartment?

Spoiled food

Elevators not working

Non-functional toilets

Broken windows

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does Andrew plan to take due to the apartment issues?

File a lawsuit

Start a protest

Move to a new apartment

Call the police

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a growing concern among people during the blackout?

Internet connectivity

Traffic congestion

Food and water supplies

Lack of entertainment

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Andrew worried about eating the defrosted food?

It might cause food poisoning

It tastes bad

It is too expensive

It is not enough for him

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Andrew's concern regarding his mother during the blackout?

He cannot contact her

She is out of town

She lost her job

She is stuck in traffic

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