THE TIDAL WAVE

THE TIDAL WAVE

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video discusses the infrequent but devastating tidal waves in the Pacific, focusing on a recent event caused by an undersea earthquake near the Aleutian Islands. The waves caused significant damage in Hawaii, particularly in Hilo, and reached as far as Chile. The event highlights the power of natural disasters compared to man-made weapons. Despite the destruction, some survivors, including children and their pets, emerged from the chaos.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the actual cause of the recent tidal wave that caused global headlines?

A meteor strike

An atom bomb

A volcanic eruption

A powerful earthquake

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which town in Hawaii suffered the most damage from the tidal waves?

Kailua

Hilo

Honolulu

Maui

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far did the tidal waves reach from their origin?

4,000 miles

5,000 miles

6,000 miles

7,000 miles

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the event demonstrate about natural disasters compared to man-made weapons?

Both are equally destructive

Man-made weapons are more destructive

Natural disasters are less powerful

Natural disasters are more powerful

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the few things some families managed to save during the tidal wave?

Their pets

Their valuables

Their cars

Their homes