Maritime Safety and Weather Challenges

Maritime Safety and Weather Challenges

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the severe weather conditions caused by the oceans, focusing on the North Sea and its volatile weather. It highlights the challenges faced by ships and oil rigs during storms, the origins and impact of tsunamis, and the difficulties of navigating rough seas. Through various examples, the video showcases the power of nature and the resilience required to navigate these conditions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason we rarely witness severe oceanic weather?

Severe weather only occurs at night.

The weather is not severe enough.

Oceans are too vast for frequent observation.

Ships avoid all bad weather.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of emergency response and rescue vehicles in the North Sea?

To transport oil.

To patrol for illegal fishing.

To rescue vessels caught in storms.

To conduct scientific research.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are oil rigs in the North Sea particularly vulnerable during storms?

They float and are at the mercy of waves.

They are made of wood.

They are smaller than ships.

They are not anchored to the ocean floor.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event can cause a tsunami?

A volcanic eruption.

A tornado.

A large earthquake.

A hurricane.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significant impact of the 2011 Japanese tsunami?

It caused no damage.

It was a minor wave.

It resulted in billions of dollars in damages and loss of lives.

It only affected ships at sea.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a critical factor for ship safety during rough seas?

The number of crew members.

The color of the ship.

The speed of the ship.

Proper weight distribution.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What can happen if a ship's weight is not properly distributed?

The ship may sink.

The ship will sail faster.

The ship will be more stable.

The ship will use less fuel.

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