After The Blizzard, The Big Chill As East Coast Digs Out

After The Blizzard, The Big Chill As East Coast Digs Out

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, History

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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A severe winter storm affected the Northeast, stretching from North Georgia to New England. Boston experienced nearly two feet of snow, marking the second largest January storm in the city's history. The storm led to over 3500 flight cancellations and left nearly 50,000 homes and businesses without power in Massachusetts.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which regions were affected by the wintry weather in the Northeast?

Washington to Oregon

Florida to Maine

California to Texas

North Georgia to New England

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much snow did Boston receive during the storm?

Three feet

Nearly two feet

Half a foot

One foot

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What record did the storm set in Boston?

Third largest storm in February

Smallest storm in January

Second largest January storm

Largest storm in December

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many flights were canceled due to the storm?

3500

4500

2500

1500

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many homes and businesses were left without power in Massachusetts?

10,000

20,000

50,000

100,000