FIRE AND FLOOD

The video covers a report by Geoffrey Sumner on a fire at the Wanamaker department store in New York, which required 600 firemen and 50 million gallons of water to control. It then shifts to flooding in Germany caused by the River Weser overflowing, highlighting both the challenges and lighter moments. Finally, it discusses flooding in Kent due to torrential rain, emphasizing the damage caused.

What was the primary challenge faced by the firemen at the Wanamaker department store?

• High winds

• Lack of water supply

• Inadequate equipment

• The size of the fire

How much water was used to control the Wanamaker department store fire?

• 50 million gallons

• 25 million gallons

• 10 million gallons

• 100 million gallons

What natural event caused flooding in parts of Germany?

• A tsunami

• A hurricane

• A dam break

• The overflowing of a river

What activity did children engage in during the floods in Germany?

• Building sandcastles

• Paddling in the water

• Flying kites

• Fishing

Which area in the UK was notably affected by floods due to torrential rain?

• London

• Manchester

• Kent

• Birmingham