CLEAN : Horn of Africa: Families and children face famine amid worsening drought

CLEAN : Horn of Africa: Families and children face famine amid worsening drought

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Social Studies, Business

10th Grade - University

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The video discusses a severe drought affecting the Horn of Africa, the worst in four decades, impacting countries like Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya. The crisis has led to severe malnutrition, especially among children, with urgent interventions needed. Northern Kenya is particularly affected, with over a million people impacted and numbers expected to rise. The broader region, including parts of Ethiopia and Somalia, faces a crisis affecting over 20 million people, including 10 million children.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which regions are most affected by the current drought in the Horn of Africa?

Southern Africa

North Africa

Western Africa

Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary focus of the outreach program mentioned in the video?

Providing clean water

Addressing malnutrition and health of children

Building infrastructure

Promoting education

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people in northern Kenya are currently affected by the drought?

3.5 million

2 million

1.1 million

500,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the potential increase in the number of affected people due to the forecasted failed rainy season?

350,000

100,000

200,000

500,000

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many children are included in the 20 million people affected by the drought?

10 million

8 million

5 million

12 million