Power Grid In Shambles As Ida Floods Louisiana, Mississippi

Power Grid In Shambles As Ida Floods Louisiana, Mississippi

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Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the rapid flooding in Saint Bernard Parish due to storm surge, the massive power outages caused by Hurricane Ida in New Orleans and across Louisiana, and the extensive damage to infrastructure. It highlights the challenges faced in restoring power and the ongoing threats as the storm moves into Mississippi.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the time frame for the storm surge to flood Saint Bernard Parish?

Two hours

Three hours

Thirty minutes

One hour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What caused the power outages in New Orleans and across Louisiana?

A heatwave

A snowstorm

A catastrophic electric infrastructure failure

A tornado

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main source of light in New Orleans after the power outage?

Streetlights

Solar panels

Generators

Candles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural feature experienced massive whitecaps due to Ida's winds?

Mississippi River

Lake Ponchatrain

Gulf of Mexico

Bayou St. John

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated time for power restoration in New Orleans?

A few days

A week

Weeks or even longer

A month