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A severe winter storm has blanketed Washington in snow, affecting the entire eastern U.S. Schools and businesses are closed, and travel is difficult. Weather services had warned of the Arctic front, which has caused fatalities in the south. Authorities advise staying indoors unless necessary. Thousands of flights are canceled, and power outages are expected. President Obama declared a state of emergency in Georgia and South Carolina to facilitate federal aid.

What was the immediate effect of the snowstorm on Washington, D.C.?

• Improved public transportation

• Closure of schools and businesses

• Increased traffic on the roads

• Rise in tourism

What did the weather services predict about the incoming storm?

• It would lead to a hurricane

• It would paralyze several states

• It would cause a drought

• It would bring a heatwave

What was the main cause of fatalities in the southern U.S. during the storm?

• Hypothermia

• Flooding

• Falling trees

• Road accidents

How many flights were canceled due to the storm?

• 4,000

• 5,500

• 2,500

• 1,000

Which states did President Obama declare a state of emergency in?

• California and Nevada

• Georgia and South Carolina

• New York and New Jersey

• Texas and Florida