Staveley Bridge Repairs Taking Too Long

Staveley Bridge Repairs Taking Too Long

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Interactive Video

Business, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the impact of Storm Desmond on Cumbria, particularly the destruction of roads and bridges, including the Gowan Bridge in Staveley. The bridge's closure has severely affected local businesses, reducing trade by 20%. The community is frustrated with the slow response from Cumbria County Council, which has outsourced the project to consultants. The council aims to complete the bridge by September 2017 but is exploring options to expedite the process. Meanwhile, locals are considering building a bridge themselves due to the prolonged disruption.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural disaster caused significant damage to the village of Staveley?

Typhoon Haiyan

Storm Desmond

Cyclone Nargis

Hurricane Katrina

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much has trade decreased for local businesses due to the bridge closure?

20%

10%

25%

15%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated completion date for the bridge reconstruction?

January 2018

December 2016

March 2017

September 2017

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action are some businesses considering due to the slow progress of the bridge reconstruction?

Closing their businesses

Relocating to another village

Petitioning for government intervention

Building a bridge themselves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which nearby destinations are tourists heading to instead of Staveley?

Keswick and Penrith

Windermere and Kendal

Carlisle and Whitehaven

Ambleside and Grasmere