At Least 7 Have Died In California Fires, Weather Could Be Improving

At Least 7 Have Died In California Fires, Weather Could Be Improving

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The video discusses the ongoing battle against major fires in California, which have burned 1900 square miles and led to mass evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom described the fires as historic. However, weather conditions are improving with rising humidity and no forecasted lightning strikes. Since mid-August, California has experienced over 13,000 lightning strikes.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the approximate area affected by the wildfires in California?

1900 square miles

1200 square miles

2500 square miles

1500 square miles

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

How many buildings have been impacted by the wildfires?

2000 buildings

1500 buildings

1200 buildings

1000 buildings

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term did Governor Gavin Newsom use to describe the fires?

Historic

Catastrophic

Unprecedented

Devastating

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What weather change is helping firefighters in California?

Strong winds

Rising humidity

Decreasing temperatures

Increasing rainfall

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since mid-August, how many lightning strikes have been recorded in California?

20,000 strikes

13,000 strikes

15,000 strikes

10,000 strikes