VESUVIUS

VESUVIUS

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video discusses the importance of being prepared, using Mount Vesuvius as an example. It describes the volcano's history, its eruptions, and the dangers it poses to tourists. The video highlights the destruction caused by past eruptions, particularly the 79 AD eruption that buried Pompeii and the 1944 eruption. It concludes with a reminder of nature's power and a reference to UN video resources.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Mount Vesuvius located in relation to Naples?

Northwest

Southeast

Northeast

Southwest

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times has Mount Vesuvius erupted in the 20th century?

Once

Twice

Three times

Four times

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In which year did Mount Vesuvius famously destroy Pompeii?

79 AD

1906

1944

1631

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the last year Mount Vesuvius erupted?

79 AD

1631

1906

1944

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which village was affected by the rivers of molten lava during the 1944 eruption?

Pompeii

Herculaneum

Naples

San Sebastiano