Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall

Hurricane Ernesto makes landfall

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The video discusses the impact of Hurricane Ernesto, which caused a home to collapse into the ocean. Meteorologist Julie Martin provides insights into the storm's effects, including rip currents and strong waves affecting the East Coast. The storm is expected to maintain its strength as it moves towards Bermuda and Newfoundland. Additionally, there are heat alerts in the Southern Plains, with temperatures feeling as high as 110 degrees, affecting millions of Americans.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event caused a home to collapse into the ocean?

Hurricane Ernesto

A tsunami

A tornado

An earthquake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many homes have collapsed in the area over the past four years due to similar events?

7

6

8

5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current strength of Hurricane Ernesto?

Category 4 with 140 mph winds

Category 3 with 120 mph winds

Category 1 with 85 mph winds

Category 2 with 100 mph winds

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area is expected to experience dangerous rip currents due to Hurricane Ernesto?

The West Coast

The Gulf Coast

The East Coast

The Great Lakes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'feels like' temperature expected to reach in the Southern Plains?

120 degrees

110 degrees

90 degrees

100 degrees