Hawaii Storm Brings Life-Threatening Floods

Hawaii Storm Brings Life-Threatening Floods

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Geography, Science

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The video discusses the severe flash flooding caused by intensive rains on the Hawaiian islands, particularly affecting Oahu and Honolulu. It explains the Kona low weather system responsible for the heavy rainfall and its impact, including mudslides and safety threats. The video also provides a forecast of the system's movement, indicating that while the system will move away soon, flooding threats will persist.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main cause of the life-threatening situation on the islands?

Intensive rains

Volcanic eruption

Tsunami

Earthquake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a Kona low?

A Hawaiian dance

A type of volcanic eruption

Hawaii's version of a winter storm

A local festival

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much rain have some isolated areas received?

25 inches

20 inches

15 inches

10 inches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the police advising residents to do during the flooding?

Evacuate the island

Stay home and off the roads

Continue with normal activities

Go to higher ground

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon is being created by the rain along the rock walls?

Landslides

Volcanic eruptions

Waterfalls

Earthquakes