CLEAN : Vancouver residents head to river to cope with record-breaking heatwave

CLEAN : Vancouver residents head to river to cope with record-breaking heatwave

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the speaker's experience living in Vancouver, BC, since 2006, highlighting the increasing heat over the years. It addresses the severe impact of a recent heat wave, which has led to fatalities, particularly affecting vulnerable populations like the elderly and those without access to cool living spaces in downtown Vancouver.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the speaker located during the video?

Toronto, ON

Vancouver, BC

Montreal, QC

Calgary, AB

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which river is mentioned in the video?

Fraser River

Seymour River

Capilano River

Columbia River

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the speaker been living in Vancouver?

10 years

5 years

15 years

20 years

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main concern about the current heat wave?

Increased air conditioning costs

Lack of outdoor activities

Fatalities and impact on vulnerable groups

Traffic congestion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What demographic does the speaker express concern for during the heat wave?

Office workers

Elderly and downtown residents

Tourists

Teenagers