Massive Winter Storm Brings Frigid Temps, Snow And Ice To U.S.

Massive Winter Storm Brings Frigid Temps, Snow And Ice To U.S.

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Geography, Science

9th - 12th Grade

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A massive winter storm is sweeping across the US, causing significant disruptions in travel and power outages. Airports in major cities like New York, Chicago, and Denver are heavily impacted, with numerous flight cancellations and delays. The storm brings blizzards, record low temperatures, and life-threatening wind chills, affecting almost half of all Americans. Authorities urge people to stay indoors as roads become dangerous. Power outages are widespread due to the extreme cold, and future weather predictions indicate continued harsh conditions. The storm poses a major challenge during the holiday travel season.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated number of Americans expected to fly during the holiday season?

6.5 million

8.0 million

5.2 million

7.2 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which airports are mentioned as being heavily impacted by the storm?

Los Angeles and Miami

San Francisco and Seattle

New York and Chicago

Houston and Atlanta

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the police officers in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions advising people to do?

Drive slowly on highways

Use public transportation

Stay home unless necessary

Travel only during the day

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused power outages in Kansas City, MO?

Transformer explosion

Flooding

High winds

Heavy snowfall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected impact of the polar air spreading across the country?

Increased rainfall

Rising temperatures

Mild weather

Blizzard conditions

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region is expected to experience flash flooding?

Florida

New Jersey and New York

California

Texas

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected wind speed near Buffalo during the storm?

50 mph

70 mph

90 mph

30 mph