CLEAN : A higher wall, a Covid policy make the US border more deadly

CLEAN : A higher wall, a Covid policy make the US border more deadly

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Social Studies, Geography, Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the use of rebar ladders to scale the border wall, highlighting the increased injuries and fatalities following the completion of a 30-foot wall in San Diego and Imperial County. It also covers the global nature of asylum seekers, who come from various continents, and the impact of the pandemic, which forced many to attempt dangerous crossings into the United States.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the design features of the border wall that makes it difficult to climb?

It is made of slippery material.

It has flat panels that retain heat.

It is electrified.

It has barbed wire on top.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change occurred after the completion of the 30-foot wall in San Diego?

The wall was extended further.

The wall was painted.

The number of injuries and fatalities increased.

The number of crossings decreased.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

From which continents have people attempted to cross the border, according to the transcript?

Only Africa and the Caribbean

Only North and South America

Only Europe and Asia

All continents except Antarctica

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major reason for the increase in dangerous crossings during the pandemic?

The weather was more favorable for crossing.

Asylum seekers were frustrated with the lack of legal entry methods.

The border wall was dismantled.

There were more border patrols.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which areas did asylum seekers cross through during the pandemic?

Only through the oceans

Through the desert, mountains, and oceans

Only through the mountains

Only through the desert

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