Oman Storm Quiz

High winds hit Oman

Oman storm In the Gulf state of Oman, thousands of people have fled their homes because of an unusually powerful cyclone. The cyclone has started to batter the coast of the country with winds of up to 260 kilometres an hour. This report from Julia Wheeler: 

The powerful storm which has hit the south-eastern coast of Oman is bringing both strong winds and waves of up to twelve metres high. It was widely predicted and the Omani government had taken the precaution of evacuating low-lying areas. On the mainland, this south-eastern facing shore is sparsely populated. Further north, in the coastal capital of Muscat, people have been advised to stay indoors and to switch off their power. Schools have been designated as emergency shelters and the main Seeb international airport, west of Muscat, is closed. 

Forecasts of the storm saw concern and a price rise in oil markets earlier in the week but these fell back on Tuesday. Oman's oil output is not as high as some of its neighbours and analysts say there would be more market volatility if the serious effects of the storm were expected in Iran. By the time the storm gets to south-eastern Iran, as predicted, it's forecast to be a lower level storm with heavy rains and strong winds. 

There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. This storm is being described as the strongest to hit the Arabian Peninsula since records began in 1945.

What type of natural disaster hit Oman?

• Flood

• Tornado

• Cyclone

• Earthquake

High winds hit Oman

Oman storm In the Gulf state of Oman, thousands of people have fled their homes because of an unusually powerful cyclone. The cyclone has started to batter the coast of the country with winds of up to 260 kilometres an hour. This report from Julia Wheeler: 

The powerful storm which has hit the south-eastern coast of Oman is bringing both strong winds and waves of up to twelve metres high. It was widely predicted and the Omani government had taken the precaution of evacuating low-lying areas. On the mainland, this south-eastern facing shore is sparsely populated. Further north, in the coastal capital of Muscat, people have been advised to stay indoors and to switch off their power. Schools have been designated as emergency shelters and the main Seeb international airport, west of Muscat, is closed. 

Forecasts of the storm saw concern and a price rise in oil markets earlier in the week but these fell back on Tuesday. Oman's oil output is not as high as some of its neighbours and analysts say there would be more market volatility if the serious effects of the storm were expected in Iran. By the time the storm gets to south-eastern Iran, as predicted, it's forecast to be a lower level storm with heavy rains and strong winds. 

There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. This storm is being described as the strongest to hit the Arabian Peninsula since records began in 1945.

What was the maximum wind speed recorded during the cyclone?

• 150 kilometres an hour

• 300 kilometres an hour

• 200 kilometres an hour

• 260 kilometres an hour

High winds hit Oman

Oman storm In the Gulf state of Oman, thousands of people have fled their homes because of an unusually powerful cyclone. The cyclone has started to batter the coast of the country with winds of up to 260 kilometres an hour. This report from Julia Wheeler: 

The powerful storm which has hit the south-eastern coast of Oman is bringing both strong winds and waves of up to twelve metres high. It was widely predicted and the Omani government had taken the precaution of evacuating low-lying areas. On the mainland, this south-eastern facing shore is sparsely populated. Further north, in the coastal capital of Muscat, people have been advised to stay indoors and to switch off their power. Schools have been designated as emergency shelters and the main Seeb international airport, west of Muscat, is closed. 

Forecasts of the storm saw concern and a price rise in oil markets earlier in the week but these fell back on Tuesday. Oman's oil output is not as high as some of its neighbours and analysts say there would be more market volatility if the serious effects of the storm were expected in Iran. By the time the storm gets to south-eastern Iran, as predicted, it's forecast to be a lower level storm with heavy rains and strong winds. 

There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. This storm is being described as the strongest to hit the Arabian Peninsula since records began in 1945.

Which area of Oman was primarily affected by the cyclone?

• Northern coast

• Western desert

• South-eastern coast

• Central highlands

High winds hit Oman

Oman storm In the Gulf state of Oman, thousands of people have fled their homes because of an unusually powerful cyclone. The cyclone has started to batter the coast of the country with winds of up to 260 kilometres an hour. This report from Julia Wheeler: 

The powerful storm which has hit the south-eastern coast of Oman is bringing both strong winds and waves of up to twelve metres high. It was widely predicted and the Omani government had taken the precaution of evacuating low-lying areas. On the mainland, this south-eastern facing shore is sparsely populated. Further north, in the coastal capital of Muscat, people have been advised to stay indoors and to switch off their power. Schools have been designated as emergency shelters and the main Seeb international airport, west of Muscat, is closed. 

Forecasts of the storm saw concern and a price rise in oil markets earlier in the week but these fell back on Tuesday. Oman's oil output is not as high as some of its neighbours and analysts say there would be more market volatility if the serious effects of the storm were expected in Iran. By the time the storm gets to south-eastern Iran, as predicted, it's forecast to be a lower level storm with heavy rains and strong winds. 

There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. This storm is being described as the strongest to hit the Arabian Peninsula since records began in 1945.

What precaution did the Omani government take before the cyclone hit?

• Increased oil production

• Opened emergency shelters

• Evacuated low-lying areas

• Closed all schools

High winds hit Oman

Oman storm In the Gulf state of Oman, thousands of people have fled their homes because of an unusually powerful cyclone. The cyclone has started to batter the coast of the country with winds of up to 260 kilometres an hour. This report from Julia Wheeler: 

The powerful storm which has hit the south-eastern coast of Oman is bringing both strong winds and waves of up to twelve metres high. It was widely predicted and the Omani government had taken the precaution of evacuating low-lying areas. On the mainland, this south-eastern facing shore is sparsely populated. Further north, in the coastal capital of Muscat, people have been advised to stay indoors and to switch off their power. Schools have been designated as emergency shelters and the main Seeb international airport, west of Muscat, is closed. 

Forecasts of the storm saw concern and a price rise in oil markets earlier in the week but these fell back on Tuesday. Oman's oil output is not as high as some of its neighbours and analysts say there would be more market volatility if the serious effects of the storm were expected in Iran. By the time the storm gets to south-eastern Iran, as predicted, it's forecast to be a lower level storm with heavy rains and strong winds. 

There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. This storm is being described as the strongest to hit the Arabian Peninsula since records began in 1945.

What height were the waves reported to reach during the storm?

• Ten metres

• Eight metres

• Twelve metres

• Five metres

High winds hit Oman

Oman storm In the Gulf state of Oman, thousands of people have fled their homes because of an unusually powerful cyclone. The cyclone has started to batter the coast of the country with winds of up to 260 kilometres an hour. This report from Julia Wheeler: 

The powerful storm which has hit the south-eastern coast of Oman is bringing both strong winds and waves of up to twelve metres high. It was widely predicted and the Omani government had taken the precaution of evacuating low-lying areas. On the mainland, this south-eastern facing shore is sparsely populated. Further north, in the coastal capital of Muscat, people have been advised to stay indoors and to switch off their power. Schools have been designated as emergency shelters and the main Seeb international airport, west of Muscat, is closed. 

Forecasts of the storm saw concern and a price rise in oil markets earlier in the week but these fell back on Tuesday. Oman's oil output is not as high as some of its neighbours and analysts say there would be more market volatility if the serious effects of the storm were expected in Iran. By the time the storm gets to south-eastern Iran, as predicted, it's forecast to be a lower level storm with heavy rains and strong winds. 

There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. This storm is being described as the strongest to hit the Arabian Peninsula since records began in 1945.

What advice was given to people in Muscat during the storm?

• Go outside

• Stay indoors and switch off power

• Evacuate to the coast

• Travel to other cities

High winds hit Oman

Oman storm In the Gulf state of Oman, thousands of people have fled their homes because of an unusually powerful cyclone. The cyclone has started to batter the coast of the country with winds of up to 260 kilometres an hour. This report from Julia Wheeler: 

The powerful storm which has hit the south-eastern coast of Oman is bringing both strong winds and waves of up to twelve metres high. It was widely predicted and the Omani government had taken the precaution of evacuating low-lying areas. On the mainland, this south-eastern facing shore is sparsely populated. Further north, in the coastal capital of Muscat, people have been advised to stay indoors and to switch off their power. Schools have been designated as emergency shelters and the main Seeb international airport, west of Muscat, is closed. 

Forecasts of the storm saw concern and a price rise in oil markets earlier in the week but these fell back on Tuesday. Oman's oil output is not as high as some of its neighbours and analysts say there would be more market volatility if the serious effects of the storm were expected in Iran. By the time the storm gets to south-eastern Iran, as predicted, it's forecast to be a lower level storm with heavy rains and strong winds. 

There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. This storm is being described as the strongest to hit the Arabian Peninsula since records began in 1945.

What was the status of the Seeb international airport during the storm?

• Operating normally

• Closed

• Under construction

• Open for flights

High winds hit Oman

Oman storm In the Gulf state of Oman, thousands of people have fled their homes because of an unusually powerful cyclone. The cyclone has started to batter the coast of the country with winds of up to 260 kilometres an hour. This report from Julia Wheeler: 

The powerful storm which has hit the south-eastern coast of Oman is bringing both strong winds and waves of up to twelve metres high. It was widely predicted and the Omani government had taken the precaution of evacuating low-lying areas. On the mainland, this south-eastern facing shore is sparsely populated. Further north, in the coastal capital of Muscat, people have been advised to stay indoors and to switch off their power. Schools have been designated as emergency shelters and the main Seeb international airport, west of Muscat, is closed. 

Forecasts of the storm saw concern and a price rise in oil markets earlier in the week but these fell back on Tuesday. Oman's oil output is not as high as some of its neighbours and analysts say there would be more market volatility if the serious effects of the storm were expected in Iran. By the time the storm gets to south-eastern Iran, as predicted, it's forecast to be a lower level storm with heavy rains and strong winds. 

There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. This storm is being described as the strongest to hit the Arabian Peninsula since records began in 1945.

How did the storm affect oil markets earlier in the week?

• Prices fell significantly

• Prices rose due to concern

• No effect on prices

• Prices doubled

High winds hit Oman

Oman storm In the Gulf state of Oman, thousands of people have fled their homes because of an unusually powerful cyclone. The cyclone has started to batter the coast of the country with winds of up to 260 kilometres an hour. This report from Julia Wheeler: 

The powerful storm which has hit the south-eastern coast of Oman is bringing both strong winds and waves of up to twelve metres high. It was widely predicted and the Omani government had taken the precaution of evacuating low-lying areas. On the mainland, this south-eastern facing shore is sparsely populated. Further north, in the coastal capital of Muscat, people have been advised to stay indoors and to switch off their power. Schools have been designated as emergency shelters and the main Seeb international airport, west of Muscat, is closed. 

Forecasts of the storm saw concern and a price rise in oil markets earlier in the week but these fell back on Tuesday. Oman's oil output is not as high as some of its neighbours and analysts say there would be more market volatility if the serious effects of the storm were expected in Iran. By the time the storm gets to south-eastern Iran, as predicted, it's forecast to be a lower level storm with heavy rains and strong winds. 

There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. This storm is being described as the strongest to hit the Arabian Peninsula since records began in 1945.

What is predicted to happen to the storm when it reaches south-eastern Iran?

• It will change direction

• It will become a lower level storm

• It will dissipate completely

• It will strengthen

High winds hit Oman

Oman storm In the Gulf state of Oman, thousands of people have fled their homes because of an unusually powerful cyclone. The cyclone has started to batter the coast of the country with winds of up to 260 kilometres an hour. This report from Julia Wheeler: 

The powerful storm which has hit the south-eastern coast of Oman is bringing both strong winds and waves of up to twelve metres high. It was widely predicted and the Omani government had taken the precaution of evacuating low-lying areas. On the mainland, this south-eastern facing shore is sparsely populated. Further north, in the coastal capital of Muscat, people have been advised to stay indoors and to switch off their power. Schools have been designated as emergency shelters and the main Seeb international airport, west of Muscat, is closed. 

Forecasts of the storm saw concern and a price rise in oil markets earlier in the week but these fell back on Tuesday. Oman's oil output is not as high as some of its neighbours and analysts say there would be more market volatility if the serious effects of the storm were expected in Iran. By the time the storm gets to south-eastern Iran, as predicted, it's forecast to be a lower level storm with heavy rains and strong winds. 

There's been some suggestion the cyclone could disrupt oil tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway between the tip of the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. This storm is being described as the strongest to hit the Arabian Peninsula since records began in 1945.

What is the significance of the cyclone in terms of historical records?

• It is the weakest storm recorded

• It is the strongest storm since 1945

• It is the first storm to hit Oman

• It is the longest storm recorded