10/11/24 The World from A to Z

What is a storm surge?

• A decrease in seawater levels due to calm weather

• A sudden drop in temperature

• A rise in seawater levels blown ashore by hurricane winds

• A type of earthquake

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What is a reverse storm surge?

• Winds pushing water onto the land

• Winds pushing water away from the shore

• A type of tornado

• A calm period during a storm

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Where did Hurricane Milton make landfall?

• Near Miami, Florida

• In Houston, Texas

• In New Orleans, Louisiana

• Near Siesta Key, Florida

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How many lives were reported lost due to Hurricane Milton?

• At least 100

• At least 50

• At least 12

• At least 5

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What is the capital of Syria?

• Damascus

• Beirut

• Baghdad

• Cairo

What was the name of the first spacecraft launched by NASA?

• Apollo 11

• Pioneer 1

• Challenger

• Voyager 1

What is the collective noun for a group of lemurs?

• Colonel

• Car

• Conspiracy

• Clack

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What unusual event happened in St. Petersburg due to Hurricane Milton?

• More than 18 inches of rain fell

• A heatwave occurred

• A snowstorm hit

• A drought was declared

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What did the roof of Tropicana Field experience during the hurricane? My

• It was untouched

• It caught fire

• It was flooded

• It was ripped open

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What is a group of rabbits technically called?

• Herd or colony

• Prickle

• Fluffle

• Gaggle

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