Hurricane Michael

What country did Hurricane Michael affect?

• USA

• Russia

• Philippines

• Australia

What year did Hurricane Michael happen?

• 2008

• 2018

• 2022

• 2011

What category storm was Hurricane Michael? 1 = weakest, 5 = strongest

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following are effects from Hurricane Michael? Select all that apply.

• flooding

• people evacuating

• homes destroyed

• 74 deaths

Answer explanation

evacuation is a response, not an effect!

Which of the following are responses from Hurricane Michael? Select all that apply.

• Donald Trump (former president) warned people about the hurricane

• people evacuating

• putting sandbags out to stop flooding

• 74 deaths

Answer explanation

deaths is an effect, not a response!

True or false? "Hurricanes can be predicted"

• True

• False

Some buildings in Florida (USA) are designed to be hurricane proof. What are their features? Select all that apply.

• built on stilts to avoid flooding

• underground storm bunkers

• shock absorbers

• flexible steel structure

What was the cost of damage from Hurricane Michael?

• $2 billion

• $2 million

• $12 billion

• $12 million

How many homes and businesses were without electricity after Hurricane Michael?

• 250

• 2,500

• 25,000

• 250,000

Flooding was caused by a big wave called a _____ surge caused by a tropical storm.