Scotland Suffering In The Snow

Scotland Suffering In The Snow

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The video covers the severe weather conditions in Scotland that led to the freezing of the M8 motorway, leaving it empty and impassable. Motorists were stranded for hours, facing harsh conditions. Community efforts provided temporary shelter in schools. The situation prompted calls for an inquiry into the government's handling of the infrastructure collapse.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main cause of the M8 motorway being empty and frozen over?

Heavy rain

Severe weather conditions

Traffic police strike

Road construction

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges faced by motorists stranded on the M8?

Lack of fuel

Road construction

Icy road conditions

Wild animal attacks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did a Lanarkshire school assist during the motorway crisis?

Became a makeshift hotel

Provided food supplies

Offered free transportation

Organized a protest

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technology did firefighters use to check abandoned vehicles?

Thermal imaging equipment

Drones

GPS trackers

Night vision goggles

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What political action was demanded following the motorway crisis?

A public apology

A change in government

An inquiry into the infrastructure collapse

A new motorway construction