Over Dozen Dead In India As Glacier Breaks, Causes Flood

Over Dozen Dead In India As Glacier Breaks, Causes Flood

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A glacier burst in India led to a massive flood, killing over a dozen people and leaving 140 missing. The flood destroyed homes and damaged hydroelectric plants. Authorities are working to rescue those trapped. The cause of the glacier's break is unclear, but experts suggest global warming may be a factor.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the immediate consequence of the glacier burst in India?

A drought occurred.

A massive flood was triggered.

An earthquake was felt.

A forest fire started.

2.

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30 sec • 1 pt

What structures were affected by the flood caused by the glacier collapse?

A school and a hospital

A bridge and a railway station

A dam and two hydroelectric plants

A shopping mall and a park

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How many workers are reported missing after the flood?

140 workers

100 workers

200 workers

50 workers

4.

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What action was taken in response to the flood's potential path?

Construction of new dams

Evacuation of residents

Planting of trees

Building of shelters

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What do experts suggest might be a contributing factor to the glacier's collapse?

Deforestation

Global warming

Mining activities

Volcanic activity