High Speed Winds Damage Army Base In Iceland

High Speed Winds Damage Army Base In Iceland

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The video describes a severe storm at a United States Army base in Iceland, where metal huts were torn from their foundations. Soldiers witnessed the destruction and worked to salvage equipment. The storm brought winds up to 120 miles per hour and lasted 12 hours, causing significant discomfort. Despite the harsh conditions, soldiers were encouraged to remain resilient and assured they would overcome the challenge.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the initial impact of the weather on the United States Army base in Iceland?

The base was flooded.

Communication lines were cut.

The soldiers were evacuated.

Metal huts were damaged.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the maximum wind speed recorded during the storm?

80 miles an hour

120 miles an hour

100 miles an hour

140 miles an hour

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long did the storm cause discomfort at the base?

10 hours

12 hours

8 hours

6 hours

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were exact temperature reports not disclosed?

They were not measured.

They were considered confidential.

They were too high to believe.

They were irrelevant to the situation.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What attitude did the soldiers maintain despite the harsh conditions?

Fear

Indifference

Optimism

Despair