Hurricane Mitigation Quiz

What is the primary goal of hurricane mitigation?

• To predict the exact path of hurricanes

• To minimize the damage and loss of life from hurricanes

• To stop hurricanes from forming

• To evacuate everyone from hurricane-prone areas

Which of the following is NOT a common hurricane mitigation strategy?

• Building sea walls

• Planting mangrove forests along coastlines

• Using satellites to destroy hurricanes in space

• Enforcing stricter building codes in hurricane-prone areas

How do mangrove forests help in hurricane mitigation?

• They attract hurricanes away from populated areas

• They act as natural barriers, reducing storm surge and flooding

• They can predict the arrival of hurricanes

• They cool the ocean surface, preventing hurricane formation

What role do building codes play in hurricane mitigation?

• They make buildings more expensive to construct

• They ensure buildings can withstand strong winds and flooding

• They prevent buildings from being constructed in hurricane-prone areas

• They are only important after a hurricane has occurred

Why is early warning crucial in hurricane mitigation?

• It allows for more accurate hurricane tracking

• It gives people time to evacuate or prepare for the hurricane

• It helps in the long-term study of hurricane patterns

• It prevents hurricanes from changing course

Which technology is most commonly used for hurricane tracking and forecasting?

• Underwater drones

• Satellite imagery

• High-altitude balloons

• Ground-based radar

What is the purpose of a hurricane evacuation plan?

• To ensure that everyone stays in their homes during a hurricane

• To provide a blueprint for rebuilding after a hurricane

• To outline the safest and most efficient way for people to leave an area threatened by a hurricane

• To allocate resources for hurricane research

How does climate change potentially affect hurricane activity?

• It has no effect on hurricanes

• It may increase the frequency and intensity of hurricanes

• It decreases the temperature of the ocean, reducing hurricane formation

• It only affects the direction of hurricanes, not their strength

What is the role of emergency supply kits in hurricane preparedness?

• They are used to repair homes damaged by hurricanes

• They provide essential items needed for survival during and after a hurricane

• They are only necessary for people living in coastal areas

• They help in predicting the path of hurricanes

Which of the following is a recommended action to take when a hurricane is imminent?

• Open all windows to equalize pressure

• Seek shelter in areas prone to flooding

• Secure loose outdoor items and prepare an emergency supply kit

• Ignore evacuation orders to avoid traffic