Geography 1

What states make up the Gulf Coast in the U.S.?

• California, Oregon, and Washington

• Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida

• New York, New Jersey, and Virginia

• Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada

What was the strongest hurricane recorded in the Gulf Coast?

• Katrina

• Harvey

• Rita

• Sandy

What problem occurred with the evacuation of people during hurricanes like Katrina and Rita?

• Lack of escape routes

• Lack of information and preparation

• Excess of shelters

• No precautions were taken

What climatic factor intensifies hurricanes in the Gulf Coast?

• Droughts

• The Arctic cold current

• The warming of the Gulf water

• Seismic activity

What effect do cyclones have in the region?

• They only affect the fauna

• They are beneficial for agriculture

• They cause evacuations and material damage

• They have no significant impact

Why does the warm water of the Gulf pose a danger to the region?

• It raises sea levels

• It causes more evaporation

• It fuels stronger hurricanes

• It poses no risk

What is one of the proposed solutions to mitigate the impact of hurricanes?

• Divert storms with barriers

• Reduce emissions and protect the environment

• Build fewer houses in the area

• Permanently evacuate the population

How does the variability of preparedness in different regions of the Gulf Coast affect?

• Increases the risk of casualties and damage

• Does not affect anything

• Decreases the number of cyclones

• Completely prevents hurricanes

Where is Japan located?

• Southeast Asia

• Northeast Asia

• Middle East

• Africa

What was the most devastating earthquake in recent history of Japan?

• Kobe 1995

• Fukushima 2011

• Tōhoku 2011

• Osaka 2008