Extreme Age Records and Environmental Issues

Extreme Age Records and Environmental Issues

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

FREE Resource

The video covers several topics: Newark, NJ faces a lead contamination issue in its water supply, posing health risks. The Flint, Michigan water crisis continues to affect residents. Mount Everest climbing challenges are discussed, highlighting safety concerns and new regulations. Lastly, a 103-year-old sets a world record for the oldest tandem skydive.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main health concern associated with the water in Newark, New Jersey?

Excessive fluoride

High levels of chlorine

Lead contamination

Bacterial infection

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a significant issue still affecting Flint, Michigan, despite efforts to resolve it?

Brown water from taps

Water scarcity

High water bills

Lack of bottled water

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major factor contributing to the high number of deaths on Mount Everest in 2019?

Earthquakes

Wildlife attacks

Inexperienced climbers

Avalanches

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the proposed changes to improve safety for climbers on Mount Everest?

Increasing the climbing fee

Banning all commercial expeditions

Shortening the climbing season

Reducing the number of permits

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What record did Katherine 'Kitty' Hodges set at the age of 103?

Oldest scuba diver

Oldest tandem skydiver

Oldest marathon runner

Oldest mountain climber