CLEAN : Tourists visit Death Valley amid record heat wave in western US

CLEAN : Tourists visit Death Valley amid record heat wave in western US

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Geography, Science, World Languages

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the extreme heat of Death Valley, highlighting its record temperatures and the impact of climate change over the past 20 years. Visitors from different states share their experiences and strategies for coping with the heat, emphasizing the importance of hydration and short outdoor activities. The video concludes with visitors' plans to leave and their reflections on the experience.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What locations are compared to Death Valley in terms of humidity?

California and Nevada

Tennessee and Pennsylvania

Arizona and Utah

Florida and Georgia

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the highest recorded temperature in Death Valley?

140 degrees Fahrenheit

134 degrees Fahrenheit

125 degrees Fahrenheit

130 degrees Fahrenheit

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the last time Death Valley reached its world record temperature?

2013

1913

2020

2003

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How have temperatures in Death Valley changed over the last 20 years?

They have fluctuated randomly

They have become much warmer

They have become cooler

They have remained the same

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one strategy mentioned by visitors for coping with Death Valley's heat?

Taking quick trips out of the car

Avoiding water intake

Wearing heavy clothing

Staying outside for long periods