VOICED : Venecia atonita tras una Acqua alta historica

VOICED : Venecia atonita tras una Acqua alta historica

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Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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Wayground Content

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Venice experienced its worst flood since 1966, with water levels reaching 187 cm. A 78-year-old man died due to electrocution in his flooded home. The mayor declared a state of natural disaster, estimating damages in the hundreds of millions of euros. Experts link the flooding to climate change, and a project to install 78 floating dikes is underway to protect the city. However, the project has faced delays due to cost increases and defects.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the height of the tide that caused significant flooding in Venice?

200 centimeters

150 centimeters

187 centimeters

175 centimeters

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unfortunate event occurred to a 78-year-old Venetian during the flood?

He was injured by falling debris.

He was electrocuted while trying to turn on lights.

He was trapped in his car.

He fell into a canal.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the mayor of Venice request in response to the flooding?

International aid

Evacuation of the city

Recognition of a natural disaster

A new drainage system

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the proposed solution to protect Venice from future floods?

Creating more drainage canals

Installing 78 floating barriers

Building higher walls around the city

Raising the city's ground level

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has caused delays in the flood prevention project for Venice?

Increased costs and defects

Shortage of materials

Lack of government approval

Environmental protests