Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies, Geography, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers three main topics: a 4.3 magnitude earthquake in Carson, California, with no reported damage; the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Gabby Petito, with Brian Laundrie now missing; and Texas Governor Greg Abbott's signing of a $1.8 billion bill to enhance border security in response to increased migrant activity at the US-Mexico border.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Carson?

3.5

4.3

5.0

6.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How deep was the earthquake that people felt as far as San Diego?

9 miles

5 miles

11 miles

7 miles

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was identified as a person of interest in Gabby Petito's disappearance?

Michael Johnson

Chris Smith

John Doe

Brian Laundrie

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the amount of the bill signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott for border security?

$1.5 billion

$1.8 billion

$2.0 billion

$2.5 billion

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the intended uses of the border security funds in Texas?

Building new schools

Developing healthcare facilities

Improving public transportation

Securing the Texas border