10 People Hurt In Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse

10 People Hurt In Pittsburgh Bridge Collapse

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Journalism, Social Studies, History, Architecture

9th - 10th Grade

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A bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed, injuring 10 people, though none seriously. Rescuers had to repel 150 feet to assist those affected. The bridge, last inspected in September 2021, was previously rated as 'poor' in 2019. The collapse coincided with President Biden's visit to Pennsylvania to promote his infrastructure bill, which includes funding for bridge repairs.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were injured in the Pittsburgh bridge collapse?

5

10

15

20

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the last inspection of the collapsed bridge conducted?

2018

2019

2021

2020

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of the bridge as reported in 2019?

Excellent

Poor

Good

Fair

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

On what occasion did the bridge collapse coincide?

President Biden's visit to promote an infrastructure bill

A national holiday

A sports event

A local festival

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has President Biden pledged for the nation's bridges?

Increased tolls

Closure of old bridges

Privatization

Billions of dollars for repair and restoration