Exploring the Impact of Hurricanes: Katrina and Maria

What is the energy release of a hurricane compared to?

• A volcanic eruption

• 10,000 nuclear bombs

• A solar flare

• A lightning storm

What are hurricanes called when they form over the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea?

• Storm surges

• Cyclones

• Tornadoes

• Typhoons

At what wind speed does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

• 150 kmph

• 119 kmph

• 200 kmph

• 100 kmph

What is the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson scale?

• Category 4

• Category 3

• Category 6

• Category 5

What percentage of hurricane fatalities is caused by water?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

What was the main cause of the extensive damage in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina?

• Landslides

• Tornadoes

• Storm surge and flooding

• High winds

What was a significant factor in the failure of New Orleans' levees during Hurricane Katrina?

• They were too old and not high enough

• They were made of weak materials

• They were built in the wrong locations

• They were not maintained properly

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What was the wind speed of Hurricane Maria when it made landfall in Puerto Rico?

• 200 kmph

• 150 kmph

• 300 kmph

• 250 kmph

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What was one of the major challenges in providing relief to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria?

• Insufficient medical personnel

• Only US registered ships could transport goods

• Communication failures

• Lack of food supplies

What is a significant factor contributing to the increasing intensity of hurricanes?

• Deforestation

• Overfishing

• Climate change

• Urbanization

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