Cyclone Tracy Quiz

When did Cyclone Tracy hit Darwin, Australia?

• December 25, 1974

• November 11, 1975

• January 1, 1974

• July 4, 1976

What category was Cyclone Tracy when it made landfall?

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

• Category 2

How many people approximately died as a result of Cyclone Tracy?

• 65

• 71

• 50

• 85

What was one of the major impacts of Cyclone Tracy on Darwin?

• It caused a minor flood.

• It left more than 20,000 people homeless.

• It had no significant impact.

• It improved the city's infrastructure.

How fast were the wind speeds of Cyclone Tracy?

• Up to 250 km/h

• Up to 150 km/h

• Up to 200 km/h

• Up to 300 km/h

What was the estimated cost of the damage caused by Cyclone Tracy?

• $800 million

• $600 million

• $400 million

• $200 million

How did Cyclone Tracy affect the population of Darwin?

• The population doubled as people moved to Darwin for reconstruction jobs.

• The population remained the same.

• The population decreased significantly as many left the city.

• The population increased slightly due to emergency workers.

What was a significant factor in the high level of destruction caused by Cyclone Tracy?

• The cyclone struck at high tide.

• Poor building structures not designed to withstand such cyclones.

• The cyclone lasted for several weeks.

• It was accompanied by a tsunami.

How did the Australian government respond to Cyclone Tracy?

• By ignoring the needs of Darwin's residents.

• By immediately evacuating all residents to other cities.

• By providing financial aid and resources for rebuilding.

• By declaring war on natural disasters.

What lesson was learned regarding building codes as a result of Cyclone Tracy?

• Building codes were deemed unnecessary.

• Building codes were made less strict.

• Building codes were significantly strengthened.

• No changes were made to building codes.