CLEAN : Deadly tanker explosion kills at least nine in South Africa's Boksburg

CLEAN : Deadly tanker explosion kills at least nine in South Africa's Boksburg

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Physics, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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A long-time resident of a suburb recounts a tragic day marked by a sudden jolt, initially thought to be an earthquake. Upon investigating, they discover a fire and contact emergency services. Despite assurances of help, the situation worsens with tragic news of two local children lost and multiple explosions occurring nearby, causing debris to scatter.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator initially think caused the jolt in the morning?

An earthquake

A mining activity

A thunderstorm

A construction blast

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's immediate action upon seeing flames?

Ran outside

Contacted the fire brigade

Tried to extinguish the fire

Called the police

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the fire brigade respond to the narrator's call?

They asked for more details

They ignored the call

They said help was on the way

They arrived immediately

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the two individuals mentioned by the narrator?

Firefighters

Neighbors

Family members

Children who helped with the lawn

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's distance from the scene when the third explosion occurred?

400 meters

15 meters

100 meters

200 meters