CLEAN : Temperatures soar in Cambridge, site of 2019 British heat record

CLEAN : Temperatures soar in Cambridge, site of 2019 British heat record

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Geography, Science

6th - 8th Grade

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The speaker describes waking up to an unusually hot morning, feeling unprepared for the heat as a British person. They mention going to a cafe to escape the heat and reflect on how this summer is the hottest they've experienced in 10 years. The speaker notes the environmental changes, such as greenery turning brown, attributing it to global warming.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the narrator do after feeling the intense heat through the window?

Went back to bed

Turned on the air conditioner

Applied sun cream

Closed the window

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the narrator describe their experience with the heat as a British person?

They enjoy it

They are used to it

They find it refreshing

They are unprepared for it

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the narrator take to escape the heat at home?

Visited a friend's house

Went to a cafe

Stayed indoors

Went for a swim

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long has the narrator lived in the area?

15 years

20 years

10 years

5 years

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental change does the narrator mention as evidence of global warming?

More frequent snow

Increased rainfall

Lush green landscapes

Browning of greenery