Texans Take To TikTok To Document Freeze, Power Outages

Texans Take To TikTok To Document Freeze, Power Outages

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Interactive Video

Journalism, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

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The video transcript describes the severe impact of a Texas blizzard, highlighting how Texans are using TikTok to share their experiences. It covers the challenges faced, such as power outages and freezing weather, and the creative ways people are coping, like rationing water and burning fences for warmth. The transcript also touches on the damage caused by the cold, including burst pipes, and how some are finding humor in the situation. The report concludes with a news segment by Tyler Adkison from Chicago.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What platform are Texans using to share their experiences of the freezing weather?

Facebook

Twitter

Instagram

TikTok

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are some Texans managing their water supply during the power outages?

Using bottled water

Collecting rainwater

Rationing water in garbage cans

Melting snow

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual method did a TikTok user use to keep warm during the blizzard?

Burning pieces of their fence

Burning old furniture

Wearing multiple layers of clothing

Using electric heaters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What kind of damage did many users report in their homes due to the freezing weather?

Roof leaks

Burst pipes

Collapsed ceilings

Broken windows

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did some people try to find humor in the difficult situation?

By sharing funny videos

By playing pranks on neighbors

By dressing up in costumes

By making jokes about the weather