CHEDDAR GORGE HAZARD

CHEDDAR GORGE HAZARD

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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Over the past 60 years, seven people have died due to rock falls in Cheddar Gorge. Last year, rocks fell onto empty tourist coaches. Currently, 3,000 tonnes of rock are being cleared to prevent future avalanches from reaching the highway. Additionally, 400 tonnes of cliff are at risk of collapsing.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people have lost their lives due to rock falls in Cheddar Gorge over the past 60 years?

Five

Seven

Ten

Twelve

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the tourist motor coaches last year in Cheddar Gorge?

They were parked far from the rock fall area.

They avoided the rock fall completely.

They were hit by rocks but were empty.

They were damaged by falling rocks while occupied.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of removing 3,000 tonnes of rock near the road?

To prevent future rock falls from reaching the highway.

To build a new tourist attraction.

To improve the scenic view of the gorge.

To create more parking space for tourists.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Since when have the 3,000 tonnes of rock been lying close to the road?

Since the last year

Since the last decade

Since the beginning of the 21st century

Since the turn of the century

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much of the cliff is currently in danger of collapsing?

200 tonnes

500 tonnes

300 tonnes

400 tonnes

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