GOLD MINE FIRE

GOLD MINE FIRE

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Hard

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The video discusses the Robinson Deep gold mine near Johannesburg, the deepest in the world, which is on fire. Miners are working to contain the fire using crushed rock, but the heat is too intense to extinguish it. The fire is described as the worst in South Africa's gold mining history, and miners welcome a rest on the surface.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the Robinson Deep gold mine?

It is the most profitable gold mine in history.

It is the oldest gold mine in South Africa.

It is the largest gold mine in the world.

It is the deepest gold mine in the world.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What challenge did the miners face while trying to extinguish the fire?

Lack of water supply

High temperatures

Poor ventilation

Insufficient manpower

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What method did the miners use to control the spread of the fire?

Installing fire extinguishers

Evacuating the mine

Using water hoses

Barricading with mine-dumped sand

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the miners feel about working on the surface during the fire?

They were reluctant to leave the mine.

They welcomed the opportunity to rest.

They were indifferent to the situation.

They were eager to return underground.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the fire at Robinson Deep described in the context of South Africa's mining history?

As a minor incident

As a common occurrence

As the worst in history

As a well-managed situation