'So Difficult': Winter Snow, Cold Slam Northwest And Sierra

'So Difficult': Winter Snow, Cold Slam Northwest And Sierra

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Interactive Video

Physical Ed

University

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The video discusses the record-breaking snowfall in the Sierra Nevada, which has led to highway closures and challenges for ski resorts. Despite the difficulties, the snow is beneficial for the snowpack, crucial for the region's water supply. Safety concerns, such as avalanches, have caused some resorts to remain closed. The video also covers a winter storm affecting the Midwest, causing hazardous driving conditions and potential future impacts.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What record did Lake Tahoe break in December?

Most consecutive days of snowfall

Most snowfall in the month of December

Most snowfall in a year

Most snowfall in a single day

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are some ski resorts in the Sierra Nevada region closed despite the heavy snowfall?

Lack of visitors

Equipment malfunction

Avalanche risks and safety concerns

Insufficient snow

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one positive outcome of the heavy snowfall in the Sierra Nevada region?

Higher temperatures

Improved snowpack levels

Increased tourism

Reduced traffic

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What weather conditions were reported in the Midwest due to the winter storm?

Heavy rainfall

Slick roads and poor visibility

Clear skies

High temperatures

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential weather event is the National Weather Service warning about for the Midwest?

A hurricane

Another winter storm

A heatwave

A drought