Rescue teams Struggling With the Snow

Rescue teams Struggling With the Snow

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The transcript describes severe winter weather affecting Cumbria and other parts of the UK, leading to numerous police calls and rescue operations. Businesses, like Nick Eastwood's antique furniture delivery, are impacted financially. Travel disruptions are widespread, with poor road conditions and snow drifts affecting major routes. A wedding in Yorkshire faces delays due to snow, while power outages persist in Cumbria and Northern Ireland. Forecasters warn the cold weather will continue, making this a memorable spring.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges faced by the rescue teams in Cumbria?

Lack of equipment

Inaccessible areas due to snow

Communication issues

Shortage of personnel

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the snow affect Nick Eastwood's business?

Increased customer demand

Improved road conditions

Delayed deliveries

Higher profits

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant issue for motorists on the M3 in Surrey?

Poor visibility due to snow

Traffic congestion

Heavy rain

Road closures

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the snow on a wedding in the Yorkshire Dales?

The wedding was canceled

The bride was late due to snowdrifts

The venue changed last minute

The guests couldn't attend

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What warning did forecasters give about the weather?

It would turn into a heatwave

It would cause flooding

It would remain cold for several days

It would improve by the weekend