Stowaways and Border Crossing Risks

Stowaways and Border Crossing Risks

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

Used 4+ times

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The video follows CBP officer John Holman as he discovers a stowaway on a train at Nogalus rail station. The stowaway, a young man from Honduras, embarked on a perilous journey of over 2400 miles to reach the United States. The video highlights the dangers of train hopping, including the risk of severe injury or death. It also delves into the processing of illegal immigrants by CBP officers, who assess their medical needs and check for criminal history. The narrative emphasizes the immigrant's determination to seek a better life, while acknowledging the legal responsibilities of the officers.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did CBP officer John Holman discover on the railway car?

A broken wheel

A hidden compartment

A stowaway

Illegal goods

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is riding underneath a train considered dangerous?

It is noisy

It can lead to severe injuries or death

It is illegal

It is uncomfortable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common method used by illegal immigrants from Mexico to enter the US?

Flying in

Hopping cargo trains

Crossing the border on foot

Driving through checkpoints

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the stowaway discovered by CBP officers come from?

El Salvador

Honduras

Guatemala

Mexico

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far did the stowaway travel to reach the US?

2400 miles

500 miles

1000 miles

2000 miles

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary reason people from Honduras travel to the US?

To escape the weather

To study

To visit family

To find better job opportunities

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What checks are performed on the stowaway by CBP officers?

Medical issues and criminal history

Language proficiency

Financial status

Travel documents

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