Hurricane Matthew Quiz

What category did Hurricane Matthew become when it entered the record books as the strongest hurricane ever to be recorded at such a low latitude in the Atlantic Basin?

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

• Category 2

How long did Hurricane Matthew last?

• 5 days

• 8 days

• 10 days

• 12 days

What was the minimum low pressure of Hurricane Matthew?

• 934mb

• 940mb

• 950mb

• 980mb

Which of the following phenomena is an uncommon phenomenon known as lightning sprites that occurred at the point of highest intensity near Puerto Rico?

• Large-scale electrical discharges that occur above cumulonimbus clouds

• Weak wind shear between different atmospheric layers

• Rapid intensification of the hurricane's wind speed

• Formation of a new eye in the hurricane structure

Where did Hurricane Matthew make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane before it died out?

• Florida

• South Carolina

• Puerto Rico

• Bahamas

What was the main reason for the widespread flooding in North Carolina during Hurricane Matthew?

• The slow-moving nature of the storm

• A high-pressure system in the area

• Unusually high sea temperatures

• Deforestation in the region

According to the document, what was one of the consequences of Hurricane Matthew's presence in the region?

• A decrease in cloud-top temperatures

• An increase in cloud-top temperatures

• Cloud-top temperatures of -80°F at the center of the circulation

• A complete dissipation of the storm

What was the response in Cuba to the approach of Hurricane Matthew?

• Over 1 million people were evacuated

• All fishermen were called to return to mainland

• 8,500 people were evacuated

• Flights were cancelled and schools closed

Which country's preparation for Hurricane Matthew included the suspension of the Peace Agreement Referendum?

• Jamaica

• Colombia

• Dominican Republic

• St Lucia

What was the main concern regarding Haiti's preparedness for Hurricane Matthew?

• The lack of medical staff

• The absence of a national emergency plan

• The poor condition and recovery from the 2010 earthquake

• The high cost of emergency supplies