Lave From Mount Vesuvius Destroys San Sebastiano

Lave From Mount Vesuvius Destroys San Sebastiano

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Geography, History, Science

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript describes the overwhelming power of Vesuvius as it threatens the town of Sam Sebastian. The slow-moving avalanche of molten rock devastates everything in its path, including orchards and structures, setting them ablaze.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural phenomenon is described as more powerful than human conflicts?

An earthquake

A hurricane

A tsunami

Vesuvius' eruption

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which town is mentioned as being in danger from Vesuvius?

Sam Sebastian

Herculaneum

Pompeii

Naples

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the nature of the lava's movement towards the town?

Slow and unstoppable

Erratic and weak

Rapid and unpredictable

Fast and controlled

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the lava destroy as it moves?

Orchards

Mountains

Rivers

Buildings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to objects that come into contact with the lava?

They remain unchanged

They freeze

They melt

They catch fire