Hurricane Ida Quiz

What was the estimated cost of damages caused by Hurricane Ida?

• $50 billion

• $65 billion

• $80 billion

• $100 billion

What percentage of the total sugarcane harvest in Louisiana was destroyed by Hurricane Ida?

• 10%

• 15%

• 26%

• 40%

How many people were killed across the Caribbean Islands and the United States due to Hurricane Ida?

• 50

• 115

• 200

• 300

What major infrastructure was affected by flooding due to Hurricane Ida?

• Airports

• Roads and train lines

• Schools

• Hospitals

What was the wind speed of Hurricane Ida when it hit Louisiana?

• 150 km/h

• 200 km/h

• 277 km/h

• 300 km/h

What was one of the environmental impacts of Hurricane Ida?

• Increased tourism

• Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

• Improved air quality

• Growth in vegetation

What action did President Joe Biden take in response to Hurricane Ida?

• Declared a major disaster

• Ignored the situation

• Increased taxes

• Visited the affected areas

How many National Guard members were sent to help with the rescue efforts for Hurricane Ida?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

What was the impact on oil production in the Gulf of Mexico due to Hurricane Ida?

• Increased by 50%

• Reduced by 30%

• Shut down more than 90%

• Remained the same

What was the impact on New Orleans airport due to Hurricane Ida?

• Increased flights

• Cancelled all flights

• Reduced ticket prices

• Expanded operations