Death Toll In New Zealand Volcanic Eruption Continues To Rise

Death Toll In New Zealand Volcanic Eruption Continues To Rise

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Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the aftermath of a volcanic eruption on White Island, New Zealand, where 17 people have died and many suffered severe burns. The latest victim, identified as Maori from Atlanta, died in an Auckland hospital. Her husband remains in stable condition. Two people are still missing and presumed dead. New Zealand police and the Coast Guard conducted an aerial search but found nothing significant, and further search decisions are pending.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were on White Island during the volcanic eruption?

27

17

37

47

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the nationality of the latest victim identified in the news?

British

Australian

American

Maori

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the latest victim die after suffering burns?

Hamilton

Auckland

Christchurch

Wellington

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the status of the victim's husband mentioned in the news?

Undergoing surgery

Stable condition

Discharged

Critical condition

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the New Zealand police and Coast Guard do over the weekend?

Closed the island to tourists

Conducted a ground search

Conducted an aerial search

Issued a public warning