Firefighters Face Heat Wave As They Battle California Wildfires

Firefighters Face Heat Wave As They Battle California Wildfires

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Geography, Science

9th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses the Route Fire near Los Angeles, which has burned over 5000 acres and is only 27% contained. It highlights the impact of drought and heat, with red flag warnings across the Western US. Death Valley is expected to set a new September heat record. The National Weather Center has issued excessive heat warnings, with critical wildfire concerns in several regions. Temperatures are soaring in cities like Las Vegas, San Diego, and Reno.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current containment percentage of the Route Fire?

15%

75%

27%

50%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many acres have been burned by the Route Fire?

2000 acres

3000 acres

5000 acres

7000 acres

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What temperature is Death Valley expected to reach, setting a new September record?

130 degrees

134 degrees

127 degrees

120 degrees

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which city is expected to have a temperature of 112 degrees?

Las Vegas

Reno

San Diego

Los Angeles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color indicates areas with critical wildfire concerns on the weather map?

Dark red

Bright pink

Yellow

Blue