VOICED: Old buses become new schools in quake-ravaged Chile

In Constitucion, Chile, buses have been transformed into classrooms after an earthquake destroyed the local schoolhouse. These buses, donated by a Chilean company, provide a safer learning environment in open spaces, reducing the risk of falling debris during aftershocks. The community, located near the Maoli River, was heavily impacted by the earthquake and tsunami, leading to fears and migration. Despite the innovative solution allowing 30,000 children to continue their education, concerns remain about the buses' suitability during winter and their long-term viability.

What innovative solution was implemented in Constitucion, Chile, after the earthquake destroyed the local schoolhouse?

• Building new schools

• Conducting classes online

• Using tents as classrooms

• Transforming buses into classrooms

Why do parents and teachers feel that bus classrooms are safer than traditional ones?

• They are closer to emergency services

• They have better security systems

• They are made of stronger materials

• They are located in open spaces

What geographical feature is mentioned as being close to the community of Constitucion?

• A desert

• A forest

• The Maoli River

• A mountain range

What natural disaster, in addition to the earthquake, affected the community?

• A landslide

• A volcanic eruption

• A hurricane

• A tsunami

What concern do some people have about the bus schools?

• They may not be warm enough in winter

• They are too far from the community

• They might not withstand another earthquake

• They are too expensive to maintain