PENNINE MOTORWAY

PENNINE MOTORWAY

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

Practice Problem

Hard

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The transcript discusses the M62 motorway, a significant new link between Yorkshire and Lancashire. It highlights the road's design, winter facilities, and the official opening by the Queen. The motorway, started in 1968, was constructed through challenging terrain and now facilitates safe travel between industrial regions. The transcript also briefly mentions the rise in crime in Britain.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of the Yorkshire-Lancashire M62 motorway?

To connect the industrial areas of Yorkshire and Lancashire

To serve as a tourist attraction

To provide a scenic route for travelers

To replace an older motorway

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What special facilities are available on the M62 to handle severe winters?

Emergency shelters for travelers

A giant silo with salt and grit

Heated road surfaces

Snow plows stationed every mile

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who greeted Her Majesty the Queen during the official opening of the M62?

The Mayor of London

The Lord Lieutenant, Lord Clitheroe

The Prime Minister

The Chief of Police

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge in constructing the M62 motorway?

Navigating through urban areas

Building over a river

Blasting through solid rock

Avoiding wildlife habitats

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the M62 motorway provide between Yorkshire and Lancashire?

A bicycle path

A scenic hiking trail

A safe and rapid road travel option

A new railway line