I Survived the Galveston Hurricane

When did the Galveston Hurricane occur?

• October 8-9, 1900

• September 8-9, 2000

• September 8-9, 1900

• August 8-9, 1900

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What was the estimated death toll of the Galveston Hurricane?

• 10,000 to 15,000

• 5,000 to 8,000

• 15,000 to 20,000

• 8,000 to 12,000

Where did the Galveston Hurricane make landfall?

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Galveston, Texas

• Houston, Texas

• Miami, Florida

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What category was the Galveston Hurricane classified as?

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

What year did the Galveston Hurricane hit the city of Galveston?

• 1900

• 1910

• 1899

• 1901

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How did the Galveston Hurricane impact the city's infrastructure?

• The Galveston Hurricane improved the city's infrastructure.

• The Galveston Hurricane caused extensive damage to the city's infrastructure.

• The Galveston Hurricane had no impact on the city's infrastructure.

• The Galveston Hurricane only affected a small part of the city's infrastructure.

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What measures were taken to prevent future disasters after the Galveston Hurricane?

• Hiring more lifeguards

• Building underground bunkers

• Construction of a seawall, raising buildings, and implementing better forecasting and warning systems

• Planting more trees

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What lessons were learned from the Galveston Hurricane?

• Early warning systems, infrastructure improvements, and evacuation plans.

• Improved communication systems, better emergency response training, and increased funding for disaster relief.

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How did the Galveston Hurricane change the way hurricanes were tracked and predicted?

• Caused the shutdown of the U.S. Weather Bureau

• Resulted in the abandonment of hurricane prediction efforts

• Led to the development of inaccurate hurricane tracking tools

• Established the U.S. Weather Bureau and improved hurricane tracking and prediction methods.

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What is the significance of the Galveston Hurricane in history?

• The Galveston Hurricane was the first hurricane to ever hit the United States.

• The Galveston Hurricane caused minimal damage and loss of life.

• The Galveston Hurricane occurred in the year 2000.

• The Galveston Hurricane of 1900 is significant in history as it remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.

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