Floods in California.

Floods in California.

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The video begins with repeated mentions of 'The Star-Spangled Banner' and transitions into a discussion about floods in Watsonville, California, following 18 days of rain. The floods caused significant damage, turning the business area into a 'Venice-like' state. Other towns in Northern California face similar threats if storms persist. The video concludes with a brief mention of a ceremonial occasion in Bombay.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What historical event is mentioned as a comparison to the current floods in America?

The floods of 1927

The floods of 1937

The floods of 1947

The floods of 1957

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main causes of the flooding in Watsonville, California?

A tsunami

18 consecutive days of rain

A dam failure

A hurricane

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much rainfall did Watsonville receive in 24 hours, contributing to the floods?

2 inches

3 inches

4 inches

5 inches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What transformation did the business area of Watsonville undergo due to the floods?

It resembled a Venice-like area

It turned into a lake

It became a desert

It was covered in snow

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next topic mentioned after the discussion of floods in Northern California?

A political meeting

A ceremonial occasion in Bombay

A sports event

A scientific discovery