New Jersey Badly Effected by Hurricane Sandy

New Jersey Badly Effected by Hurricane Sandy

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The video covers the aftermath of a severe storm affecting Lower Manhattan and New Jersey. It highlights the power outage in Manhattan and the plight of storm refugees in New Jersey, including the Leo family. The community is in shock, comparing the disaster to Hurricane Katrina. Emergency services are overwhelmed, and the storm's impact is unprecedented. Vulnerable areas like trailer parks are severely affected. President Obama visits New Jersey, but the focus remains on recovery rather than politics.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge faced by the Leo family during the storm?

Finding food and water

Walking through rising floodwaters

Locating their pets

Communicating with authorities

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the scale of this storm compare to previous events in the area?

It was worse than Hurricane Katrina

It was a minor event

It was similar to other storms

It was less severe than previous storms

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons the storm's impact was so severe?

The storm occurred during the night

The storm hit a wealthy area

The storm defied expectations and overwhelmed a dam

Lack of warning from authorities

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas were among the worst affected by the flooding?

Downtown Manhattan

Suburban neighborhoods

Trailer parks

Industrial zones

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was President Obama's response to the situation in New Jersey?

He sent a representative instead

He ignored the situation

He visited New Jersey but did not campaign

He decided to campaign in the area