Galveston Hurricane of 1900 Quiz

When did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 occur?

• August 27, 1900

• September 8, 1900

• September 8, 1899

• August 27, 1899

What was the estimated death toll of the Galveston Hurricane of 1900?

• 3,000 to 6,000 people

• 6,000 to 12,000 people

• 12,000 to 18,000 people

• 500 to 1,000 people

How much damage in dollars did the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 cause?

• About a quarter of a billion dollars

• About half a billion dollars

• About one billion dollars

• About two billion dollars

What was the first sign of the Galveston Hurricane as mentioned in the text?

• A ship traveling 1,000 miles off the coast of the West Indies reported "unsettled" weather.

• Galvestonians saw thunder and lightning.

• A sudden drop in atmospheric pressure was recorded.

• Telegraph lines were destroyed.

Why was the damage from the Galveston Hurricane so severe?

• The city was well-prepared for the hurricane.

• The hurricane was less intense than expected.

• There was a lack of preparation and foresight to evacuate.

• The hurricane changed direction at the last minute.

Why did U.S. meteorologists initially ignore warnings from Cuba about the hurricane?

• They were unaware of the conditions in the Gulf waters.

• They believed the storm was not headed their way.

• They did not have the technology to predict hurricanes.

• They thought the storm would dissipate before reaching land.

What natural event was Galveston warned about on September 7, 1900?

• A tropical squall

• A monster hurricane

• A storm

• A large swell

What was the public's reaction to the storm warning in Galveston?

• They evacuated the city immediately.

• They were concerned and took precautions.

• They were complacent and not much concerned.

• They started preparing for the storm's landfall.

What indicated to the residents that the Galveston Hurricane would be different from previous storms?

• The size of the hurricane was much larger.

• The storm warning was issued by the central office of the Weather Bureau.

• There was nothing that indicated it would be different.

• The hurricane flags were raised by Galveston's Weather Bureau.

On what date did the Category 4 hurricane make landfall in Galveston?

• September 5

• September 8

• September 10

• September 12