Tropical Storms - The 3Ps Quiz

What is the primary purpose of monitoring and prediction in managing tropical storms?

• To decrease the cost of storm damage

• To ensure storms occur more frequently

• To increase the intensity of the storm

• To provide up to 5 days warning for evacuation

Which of the following is an example of a protection measure against tropical storms?

• Building houses with glass walls

• Constructing sea walls around coastal areas

• Planting more trees near buildings

• Removing shutters from windows

What is a key challenge for LICs in planning for tropical storms?

• They have too many resources

• They are often less equipped to plan, leading to greater loss of life

• They have an excess of cyclone shelters

• They experience fewer tropical storms

What is one way to protect glass windows during a tropical storm?

• Cover them with plastic sheets

• Leave them open

• Paint them black

• Use roll down shutters

What is the role of mangroves in storm protection?

• They increase the energy of waves

• They protect against storm surges by reducing wave energy

• They attract more storms

• They have no role in storm protection

What is encouraged during National Hurricane Preparedness Week in America?

• To avoid any preparation for storms

• To ignore weather warnings

• To have a plan of action in the event of a tropical storm

• To build houses on the beach

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action during a storm?

• Installing metal hurricane straps

• Removing shutters from windows

• Shutting off gas during the disaster

• Tying down large objects

What is a common feature of cyclone shelters?

• They are located in flood-prone areas

• They are built on stilts

• They are built underground

• They have glass walls

What is a recommended action to take before a tropical storm hits?

• Ignore weather forecasts

• Go for a swim in the ocean

• Stock up on emergency supplies

• Leave all windows open

Which of the following is a benefit of early storm warning systems?

• They prevent all storm damage

• They increase the number of storms

• They allow for timely evacuations

• They make storms more intense