Understanding Smuggling Trends and Tactics

Understanding Smuggling Trends and Tactics

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Journalism, Science

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

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The video explores the evolving tactics in smuggling, highlighting the shift from traditional methods to airborne operations. It captures the challenges faced by law enforcement in adapting to these changes, using advanced surveillance techniques like night-vision and FLIR cameras. The unpredictability of smuggling operations is emphasized, showcasing the need for constant vigilance and adaptation.

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9 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the show 'Board Wars'?

Analyzing political debates

Documenting wildlife conservation

Investigating historical crimes

Exploring new trends in smuggling

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which new method of smuggling was highlighted in the show?

Smuggling through tunnels

Using drones for delivery

Aerial smuggling with ultralight aircraft

Using submarines

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of capturing the smuggling operation on television?

It was the first time such an operation was documented

It won an award for investigative journalism

It led to the arrest of the smugglers

It was broadcasted live

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During the operation, where were the team members positioned to avoid detection?

On a rooftop

Inside a vehicle

In a nearby building

Buried in the shrubbery

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main challenge faced by the team during the operation?

Technical difficulties with equipment

Avoiding detection by the ultralight

Lack of communication with headquarters

Bad weather conditions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology was used to observe the smuggling operation?

Thermal imaging and radar

Night-vision and FLIR cameras

Satellite surveillance

Motion sensors

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What sound indicated that the smuggling drop had been made?

A loud explosion

The thump of bundles hitting the ground

A siren going off

The sound of a vehicle starting

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of working on the show does the narrator find fascinating?

The chance to meet new people

The use of advanced technology

The opportunity to travel

The unpredictability and evolving tactics

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator imply about the future of smuggling tactics?

They will be easily predictable

They will become less sophisticated

They will remain the same

They will continue to evolve