Firefighters Battling New Mexico Blaze Brace For Wind

Firefighters Battling New Mexico Blaze Brace For Wind

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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A massive wildfire in Mexico, initially caused by a prescribed burn that went out of control, has merged with another fire, leading to significant challenges for firefighters. Aircraft have been deployed to drop fire retardant and water to control the blaze. The fire has resulted in the destruction of at least 277 homes and other structures.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method did firefighters use to combat the wildfire in Mexico?

They used drones to monitor the fire.

They used aircraft to drop fire retardant and water.

They used helicopters to drop sand.

They used bulldozers to create firebreaks.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When did the wildfire in Mexico initially start?

April 1st

April 15th

April 6th

April 10th

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cause of the initial wildfire?

A lightning strike

A campfire left unattended

A prescribed burn that got out of control

A discarded cigarette

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the initial wildfire last week?

It spread to a neighboring country.

It was contained within a small area.

It merged with another wildfire.

It was completely extinguished.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many homes and structures were destroyed by the wildfire?

150

200

277

350