Understanding the Southern Border Crisis

Understanding the Southern Border Crisis

Assessment

Interactive Video

Journalism

10th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Nancy Jackson

FREE Resource

5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the speaker's main argument about the southern border crisis?

It is solely caused by climate change.

It is a temporary situation that will resolve soon.

It is part of a global migration phenomenon.

It is a minor issue exaggerated by the media.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of primary sources?

They are easier to access than government data.

They are always more accurate than any other source.

They provide firsthand insights into the situation.

They are more entertaining than official reports.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the cartel member attribute his newfound prosperity to?

Support from local government officials.

Increased tourism in the area.

Changes in U.S. immigration policy.

A booming local economy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe the scale of the current migration crisis?

As the smallest in recent history.

As comparable to past migration events.

As the largest in U.S. history.

As a minor increase from previous years.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of NGOs in the current border situation?

They provide legal services to deport migrants.

They work to close the border completely.

They assist in transporting migrants into the interior.

They prevent migrants from entering the U.S.