Floods Leave Yellowstone Landscape 'Dramatically Changed'

Floods Leave Yellowstone Landscape 'Dramatically Changed'

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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The video discusses the severe flooding in a park, leading to the evacuation of over 10,000 people and the park's closure. Damage assessment is ongoing, with plans to reopen parts of the park. The governor declared a disaster, but there is confusion as the lieutenant governor signed the order. The governor is abroad but remains in communication with local authorities.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason for the evacuation of over 10,000 people?

A wildfire in the park

Extreme flooding from heavy rain

A tornado warning

An earthquake in the region

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which part of the park is likely to remain closed for the entire season?

The western loop

The eastern loop

The northern loop

The southern loop

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main challenges the park is facing before reopening?

Rebuilding visitor centers

Fixing wastewater treatment facilities

Restoring power lines

Repairing damaged roads

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How was the statewide disaster declaration announced?

In a newspaper article

On Twitter

Via a television broadcast

Through a press conference

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who signed the executive order for the disaster declaration?

The state senator

The lieutenant governor

The governor

The mayor