AQA Cyclone Idai Quiz

What were the main causes of Cyclone Idai?

• High wind shear and low ocean temperatures

• Heavy rainfall and strong winds

• Global warming and deforestation

• Warm ocean waters, low wind shear, and the Intertropical Convergence Zone

How did climate change contribute to the formation of Cyclone Idai?

• Increased sea surface temperatures and energy for storm development

• Reduced greenhouse gas emissions leading to weaker storms

• Lack of impact on cyclone formation

• Decreased sea surface temperatures and energy for storm development

What were the immediate impacts of Cyclone Idai on the affected areas?

• Minimal impact on the affected areas

• Increase in agricultural productivity

• No damage to infrastructure

• Immediate impacts included widespread flooding, destruction of infrastructure, and loss of life.

How did Cyclone Idai affect the infrastructure in the affected regions?

• The infrastructure in the affected regions was strengthened by Cyclone Idai

• Cyclone Idai caused extensive damage to infrastructure in the affected regions, including roads, bridges, and buildings.

• Cyclone Idai only caused minor damage to the infrastructure in the affected regions

• Cyclone Idai had no impact on the infrastructure in the affected regions

What were the immediate responses to Cyclone Idai by the local and international communities?

• Local and international communities did not provide any immediate responses

• Local and international communities responded by sending military forces to the affected areas

• Local and international communities provided immediate responses such as sending aid, medical teams, and humanitarian assistance to the affected areas.

• Local and international communities responded by organizing a fundraising concert for the affected areas

How did the government and humanitarian organizations provide aid to the affected people after Cyclone Idai?

• Distributed food, water, medical supplies, set up temporary shelters, and offered medical assistance

• Provided free transportation to unaffected areas

• Built new houses for the affected people

• Organized a music concert to raise funds for the affected people

What was the path of Cyclone Idai as it made landfall and moved across the region?

• Across Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji

• Through South Africa, Botswana, and Zambia

• Over Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

• Across Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi

How did the path of Cyclone Idai contribute to its destructive impact?

• It made landfall in Mozambique, causing widespread flooding and destruction.

• It dissipated before reaching land, causing minimal damage

• It weakened significantly before making landfall, resulting in little impact

• It changed direction and missed populated areas entirely

What was the intensity category of Cyclone Idai when it made landfall?

• Category 3

• Category 1

• Category 4

• Category 2

What were some of the long-term effects and aftermath of Cyclone Idai on the affected communities?

• Minimal impact on the local economy and infrastructure

• Decreased risk of waterborne diseases

• Widespread destruction of infrastructure, loss of livelihoods, food insecurity, and increased risk of waterborne diseases

• Increased access to clean water and improved sanitation