L6 Hurricane Sandy – Case Study

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered an ingredient for the formation of tropical cyclones?

• The calm centre part of the storm is called the eye.

• The ocean needs to be at 27°C or more.

• They occur between July and October in the Northern tropics.

• They bring high winds and lots of rainfall.

Open Ended

Why are there no tropical storms found along the equator?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a key word associated with the Hurricane Sandy case study?

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Storm surge

• Developed country

• Tornado Alley

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were impacts of Hurricane Sandy in the USA?

• 146 people died

• US$70 billion worth of economic damage

• Fallen trees and flooded vegetation

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an environmental impact of Hurricane Sandy?

• Fallen trees and flooded vegetation causing loss of habitats

• US$70 billion worth of economic damage

• New York stock exchange closed for 2 days

• 146 died in the US

Open Ended

Explain how economic and environmental impacts of Hurricane Sandy might be connected. Provide examples from the impacts listed.

Multiple Select

Select all the impacts of Hurricane Sandy that are classified as social impacts.

• 150 people killed in total

• Food and water shortages before the storm

• Loss of trade and business earnings

• Stress and mental health issues

Multiple Select

Which of the following responses to Hurricane Sandy were carried out by organizations?

• Environmental groups worked at restoring habitats

• Food bank organization distributed food

• Charities provided counselling services

• People used social media to communicate

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a government response to Hurricane Sandy?

• Barak Obama and the congress approved a $US60 billion aid packet

• Insurance companies paid out millions to repair homes

• Communities helped clear debris from roads

• Save the Children delivered food and supplies

Open Ended

Explain how the impacts of Hurricane Sandy differ between Jamaica, Cuba, and the USA? Consider social, economic, and environmental factors.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are reasons why the economic impact of Hurricane Sandy was higher in the USA than in Cuba?

• More expensive homes and infrastructure in the USA

• Better insurance coverage in the USA

• Higher population density in Cuba

• Businesses and homes in Cuba were not insured

Open Ended

Explain one government response to a tropical storm in a developed country including the phrase 'because' of 'which means'

Open Ended

Explain one individual response to a tropical storm in a developed country including the phrase 'because' of 'which means'

Multiple Choice

According to the text, why do natural hazards like hurricanes tend to have worse social impacts in poorer countries such as Jamaica and Cuba compared to richer countries like the USA?

• Because poorer countries have more flimsy, self-built homes and weaker infrastructure.

• Because hurricanes are stronger in poorer countries.

• Because richer countries have more people living near the coast.

• Because poorer countries have better insurance coverage.

Open Ended

Explain one organisational response to a tropical storm in a developed country including the phrase 'because' of 'which means'

Open Ended

Evaluate the different responses to social and economic impacts of a tropical cyclone in a named developed country. Which responses have the most value or impact?

Multiple Choice

What was the estimated economic damage caused by the tropical cyclone in the US, as mentioned in the lesson?

• $70 billion

• $10 billion

• $150 million

• $1 trillion

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a response that individuals might take before or after a tropical cyclone in a developed country?

• Boarding windows and laying out sandbags

• Approving a $60 billion aid packet

• Providing funds to food banks

• Designing storm proof buildings

Open Ended

Describe two effects of a tropical cyclone on a developed country.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are organizational responses to a tropical cyclone in a developed country?

• Providing medical care

• Boarding windows

• Approving government aid packets

• Helping wildlife or animals affected