Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Newsy’s Latest Headlines

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video covers three main stories: a 20-car pileup in Utah caused by a sandstorm, leading to multiple fatalities and injuries; an investigation into plague reports in Colorado following the death of a young girl, with confirmed cases in animals and fleas; and the passing of civil rights activist Robert Moses, highlighting his significant contributions to the civil rights movement and education.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event contributed to the 20-car pileup in Utah?

Snowstorm

Sandstorm

Thunderstorm

Hailstorm

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which state is currently investigating reports of the plague in animals and fleas?

Colorado

Arizona

Nevada

Utah

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How old was the girl who died from plague-related causes?

12 years old

10 years old

14 years old

8 years old

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Robert Moses known for in the 1960s?

Organizing civil rights protests

Leading a political party

Organizing black voter registration drives

Writing civil rights legislation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What educational initiative did Robert Moses found?

Math for All

The Algebra Project

Science for Success

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