Newsy's Latest Headlines

Newsy's Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers major news events including wildfires in California, Oregon, and Washington, which have caused significant damage and loss of life. In Greece, fires have displaced thousands, particularly affecting the island of Lesbos and its refugee camp. The situation is complicated by COVID-19 isolation orders. In Beirut, Lebanon, a massive fire has erupted at the port, just a month after a devastating explosion. The video concludes with a prompt to stay tuned for more news updates.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states in the United States are currently experiencing severe wildfires?

Montana, Idaho, and Wyoming

Nevada, Arizona, and Utah

Texas, Florida, and New York

California, Oregon, and Washington

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural disaster has displaced thousands of people on the island of Lesbos in Greece?

Flood

Earthquake

Hurricane

Fire

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was destroyed on the island of Lesbos due to the fires?

A hospital

The country's largest refugee camp

A school

A shopping mall

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did a massive fire break out in Beirut, Lebanon?

A government building

A shopping center

The port

A residential area

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was stored in the warehouse where the fire erupted in Beirut?

Electronics

Oil and tires

Clothing

Food supplies