Typhoon Haiyan

Where did Typhoon Haiyan happen?

• Philippines

• Portugal

• Poland

• Papau New Guinea

Where did Typhoon Haiyan form?

• Philippines

• Micronesia

• Australia

• Vietnam

The temperature of the ocean need to be _____ degrees for a tropical storm to form.

When did the Typhoon stroke the Philippines?

• 5th November 2011

• 6th November 2012

• 7th and 8th November 2013

• 9th December 2013

Why were the people in the Philippines at risk? Tick the three correct answers from the list.

• Many people live in poverty

• There is a low literacy rate

• Many people live on boats

• Tacloban is a large city with a high population

Why is climate change making tropical storms in this part of the world worse?

• Higher heat leads to less drinking water

• Sea levels have risen so the storm surges are worse

• Melting ice cools down the water

• Climate change creates stronger wind

How many people were killed by Typhoon Haiyan?

• 750

• 9000

• 7500

• 9 million

Which three crops were affected by Typhoon Haiyan leading to both social and economic problems?

• Flowers, potatoes and blueberries

• Corn, bananas and carrots

• Pinapples, wheat and beetroot

• Rice, coconuts and sugar

Select the TWO environmental impacts from the list

• Government workers were killed

• Forests were destroyed

• Oil and sewerage polluted ecosystems

• People lost their homes and became refugees

Which two countries gave military support to the Philippines to help with the rescue efforts?

• UK

• USA

• France

• China