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What is a heatwave?

  • A period of unusually cold weather
  • A period of average weather for the area
  • A period of unusually hot weather that typically lasts three or more days (correct)
  • A period of extreme winds and rain
  • How are heatwaves defined?

  • By temperatures above average for the area lasting three or more days (correct)
  • By sudden drops in atmospheric pressure
  • By temperatures below average for the area
  • By the presence of heavy snowfall
  • Why would 95 degree weather in Vermont be considered a heatwave?

  • Vermont has a colder climate compared to other areas
  • Vermont has a longer summer season
  • The temperatures are above average for the area (correct)
  • Vermont usually experiences higher temperatures
  • What is the main characteristic of a heatwave?

    <p>Unusually high temperatures lasting for an extended period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to understand what a heatwave is?

    <p>To take necessary precautions for staying safe during hot weather</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the news report?

    <p>The collision between a passenger jet and a Japanese Coast Guard plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people were on board the passenger jet during the collision?

    <p>379</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to five of the six crew members of the Japanese Coast Guard plane?

    <p>They were killed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the passenger jet to burst into flames and skid down the runway?

    <p>It appeared to hit something on the runway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was the evacuation of the passenger jet described by some witnesses?

    <p>A miracle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event occurred at the Tokyo airport?

    <p>A collision between a passenger jet and a Japanese Coast Guard plane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people were on board the passenger jet during the collision?

    <p>379</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Japan Airlines statement regarding the incident?

    <p>Flight 516 was given clearance to land but hit something on the runway and burst into flames</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to five of the six crew members of the Japanese Coast Guard plane?

    <p>They were killed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would the evacuation of the passenger jet be described based on witness accounts?

    <p>Calm and orderly</p> Signup and view all the answers

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