Deadly Australia wildfires threaten to spread

Deadly Australia wildfires threaten to spread

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History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the devastating wildfires in Australia, highlighting the destruction of homes and townships, and the tragic loss of lives. It includes personal stories of survival, where individuals recount their harrowing experiences escaping the flames. The fires, partly attributed to arson, have been described by the Prime Minister as an act of mass murder. The ongoing threat is exacerbated by shifting winds, and the full extent of the damage, including human and animal casualties, is yet to be determined.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the causes of the wildfires mentioned in the video?

Natural lightning strikes

Arsonists

Spontaneous combustion

Volcanic eruptions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did one survivor protect themselves from the fire?

By hiding in a basement

By using a fire extinguisher

By wetting sheets and towels

By calling the fire department

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the intended design purpose of the survivor's house?

To withstand hurricanes

To withstand floods

To withstand small fires

To withstand earthquakes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has the Prime Minister labeled the arsonist fires as?

An act of mass murder

An unfortunate accident

A minor incident

A natural disaster

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is still threatening to spread the fires?

Heavy rainfall

Snowstorms

Earthquakes

Shifting winds