Missouri levee blasted to help lower crest of 1937 Ohio River Valley flood

Missouri levee blasted to help lower crest of 1937 Ohio River Valley flood

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Science, History, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript highlights a lesson about human vulnerability to nature, regardless of scientific and material advancements. This lesson was underscored by the Great Ohio Flood of 1937, which resulted in the loss of 100 lives, serving as a stark reminder of nature's power.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common human tendency mentioned in the video?

To be immune to nature's forces

To never achieve scientific success

To often forget important lessons

To always remember past mistakes

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video suggest about human achievements in science?

They make humans invincible

They eliminate all natural threats

They do not protect against nature's power

They guarantee safety from floods

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What event is used to illustrate the lesson about nature's power?

The Great Fire of London

The Dust Bowl

The San Francisco Earthquake

The Great Ohio Flood of 1937

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many lives were lost in the Great Ohio Flood of 1937?

50

100

200

500

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the video imply about the cost of ignoring nature's warnings?

It can be a costly lesson with loss of lives

It results in financial loss only

It has no real consequences

It leads to minor inconveniences