Aviator Jimmy Wedell attempts to set transcontinental speed record.

Aviator Jimmy Wedell attempts to set transcontinental speed record.

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Geography, Science, Business

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses a planned attempt to break the transcontinental record from Los Angeles to New York. The speaker expects to complete the trip in less than 10 hours, maintaining the same speed as a previous record from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Two stops are planned at Puyallup, Colorado, and Bloomington, Illinois. The discussion concludes with a farewell.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main objective of the person mentioned in the video?

To set a new record for the fastest car

To break the existing transcontinental record

To travel around the world

To visit all major cities in the USA

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long does Mr. Weidel expect to take for the trip from Los Angeles to New York?

More than 12 hours

Exactly 10 hours

Around 15 hours

Less than 10 hours

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of maintaining the same speed as a previous record?

To save fuel

To avoid traffic violations

To match the previous record's time

To ensure safety during the trip

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which two locations are planned for stops during the journey?

Denver, Colorado and Chicago, IL

Puyallup, Colorado and Bloomington, IL

Las Vegas, Nevada and Springfield, IL

Salt Lake City, Utah and Peoria, IL

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final message conveyed in the conversation?

A summary of the trip's challenges

An invitation to join the journey

A farewell and good luck wish

A detailed plan for the next trip