Northwest Storm Triggers Mudslides, Floods And Evacuations

Northwest Storm Triggers Mudslides, Floods And Evacuations

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Science, Geography, Journalism

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers a severe weather event in Washington state, featuring heavy rains from an atmospheric river that caused significant flooding in Bellingham. The Skagit River overflowed, leading to widespread evacuations and rescue operations by the Coast Guard. Residents were shocked by the storm's intensity, with strong winds and waves affecting the Salish Sea and causing infrastructure damage, including road closures and mudslides.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon caused the Skagit River to overflow and flood Bellingham?

A hurricane

An atmospheric river

A tornado

A tsunami

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did residents of Bellingham search for survivors during the flood?

By using helicopters

By using boats

By using drones

By using kayaks

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method did the Coast Guard use to rescue a woman and her newborn during the flood?

By car

By boat

By raft

By helicopter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the maximum wind speed recorded during the storm?

90 mph

80 mph

70 mph

60 mph

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the consequences of the strong winds and heavy rains on the infrastructure?

Flooded airports

Damaged power lines

Blocked highways

Collapsed bridges