CLEAN : In scorched UK, source of River Thames dries up

CLEAN : In scorched UK, source of River Thames dries up

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Geography, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a journey along the Thames Path, starting at Thames Head. The river is unusually dry, raising concerns about climate change. The speaker compares the current conditions to those in southern Europe and expresses concern about the UK's need to adapt to hotter, drier summers.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial observation made by the narrator about the Thames River?

It was partially frozen.

It was completely dried up.

It was overflowing.

It was polluted.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural elements sometimes block the flow of the Thames River?

Fallen leaves and logs

Icebergs and snow

Sand and rocks

Plastic waste

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator feel about the current state of the Thames River?

Excited

Concerned

Optimistic

Indifferent

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What comparison does the narrator make about the current climate conditions?

They resemble the Arctic climate.

They are typical of the UK.

They are like the conditions in southern Europe.

They are similar to those in Africa.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the narrator suggest the UK might need to do in response to changing weather patterns?

Ignore the changes

Adapt to hotter weather

Invest in air conditioning

Move to a different continent