Sabah on Alert as Extreme Weather Threatens State Quiz

What is the main type of extreme weather that Sabah is facing, according to the news?

• a) Heavy rain

• b) Snow and ice

• c) Getting hotter and drought

• d) Strong winds only

How much has Sabah's temperature been rising every ten years, according to METMalaysia?

• a) 1°C

• b) 0.5°C

• c) 0.15°C

• d) 2°C

What natural weather event caused the long drought period in Sabah?

• a) Heavy thunderstorms

• b) El Niño

• c) Cold front

• d) A monsoon

When did the long drought period in Sabah start and end?

• a) 2018 to 2020

• b) 2019 to early 2024

• c) 2020 to 2023

• d) 2024 to 2025

How much land across Sabah has been destroyed by fires due to dry conditions?

• a) Over 100 hectares

• b) Over 500 hectares

• c) Over 1,000 hectares

• d) Over 1,700 hectares

Which two sicknesses have health officials warned about because of the weather? a) Cough and flu

• a) Cough and flu

• b) Headaches and fever

• c) Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) and dengue fever

• d) Stomach ache and sore throat

What is one main problem Sabah is facing because it is getting hotter?

• a) More holidays

• b) Severe water shortages

• c) Less traffic jams

• d) Cooler weather

What is one important warning given in the news report about the weather situation in Sabah?

• a) It is always safe to climb mountains.

• b) Fire and rescue services have nothing to do.

• c) Sabah is vulnerable to climate change.

• d) There is plenty of electricity for everyone.

What is the most important overall message about Sabah's weather in the news report?

• a) Sabah's weather is always perfect.

• b) Sabah is facing big challenges from extreme hot and dry weather.

• c) People in Sabah enjoy the very hot weather.

• d) There are no health problems in Sabah.