Harvey Turns Houston Into a Disaster Zone

Harvey Turns Houston Into a Disaster Zone

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The video discusses the severe flooding in Houston, affecting tens of thousands of residents. The city is surrounded by rising floodwaters, and the situation is expected to worsen with more rain forecasted. Emergency services are overwhelmed, and the National Guard has been deployed to assist with rescue efforts. The entire city is effectively shut down, with authorities operating from command centers to manage the crisis.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason people are unable to leave their homes in Houston?

Power outages

Government restrictions

Rising floodwaters

Lack of transportation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the current rainfall in Houston compare to typical levels?

It's equivalent to a year's worth of rain

It's equivalent to a week's worth of rain

It's equivalent to a day's worth of rain

It's equivalent to a month's worth of rain

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the governor take in response to the flooding?

Declared a state of emergency

Deployed the State National Guard

Ordered an evacuation

Closed all schools

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of the city of Houston due to the flooding?

Fully operational

Completely shut down

Partially operational

Operating under curfew

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are emergency services in Houston responding to the flood crisis?

They are waiting for additional resources

They are overwhelmed and unable to respond

They are working nonstop

They are working part-time