Heatwaves and the 1980 US Heatwave QUIZ!!

How are heatwaves formed?

• From low pressure systems moving air upward

• From high pressure systems moving air downward

• Solar flares (huge explosions of electromagnetic radiation from the sun)

• Forest fires

Which animal died significantly in the 1980 US heatwave?

• Squirrels

• Birds and poultry

• Cats and dogs

• Shrimp

What percent of the US reached 100 degrees farenheit?

• 80%

• 60%

• 75%

• 79%

What natural disaster in the US is more lethal than a heatwave?

• A tornado

• A thunderstorm

• A hurricane

• Nothing

What is 100 degrees Farenheit in celsius

• 100 C

• 25 C

• 38 C

• 40 C

What should you not do in a heat wave?

• Drink plenty of water

• Get a sun tan

• Create an emergency plan

• Seek help immediately if suffering from heat stroke

Where do heatwaves form?

• Only in hot climates

• Anywhere

• North America and Europe

• South America

How many people died due to the 1980 US heatwave?

• 10 000

• 100

• 1500

• 26

How much did the damage cost of the 1980 US heatwave?

• 100 million $

• 2 billlion $

• 600 million $

• 60 billion $

What are heat waves know as?

• Brutal killers

• too hot

• Silent killers

• spicy