Wildfires Ravage The Pacific Northwest

Wildfires Ravage The Pacific Northwest

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a major wildfire in southeastern Oregon, growing rapidly and affecting air quality across the nation. Firefighters are working tirelessly to control the blaze, which is exacerbated by heat waves and drought. Personal stories highlight the human impact, with evacuations ordered as the fire threatens homes. The video concludes with a meteorologist's report on the ongoing situation.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current size of the wildfire in southeastern Oregon compared to?

The size of New York

The size of California

The size of Rhode Island

The size of Texas

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the firefighters and emergency crews doing to combat the fire?

Building dams

Cutting firebreaks and extinguishing hot spots

Evacuating cities

Planting trees

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas are affected by the smoke from the wildfire?

Washington and Alaska

Florida and Texas

Only Oregon

Minnesota and New York City

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Tony Galvez and his daughter do when the Tamarac Fire approached?

They stayed to protect their home

They evacuated with as many belongings as possible

They moved to a nearby shelter

They called the fire department

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the ongoing challenges mentioned in the final section?

Flooding and hurricanes

Heat waves and drought

Earthquakes and landslides

Tornadoes and storms