Fiona Barrels Toward Turks And Caicos As Category 3 Hurricane

Fiona Barrels Toward Turks And Caicos As Category 3 Hurricane

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Hurricane Fiona, initially a Category 2 storm, is expected to strengthen to Category 3 as it moves towards the Turks and Caicos Islands. It has already caused significant damage in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, with widespread flooding and power outages. Rescue operations are ongoing in Puerto Rico, where the storm has caused catastrophic flooding. Fiona is projected to move towards Bermuda and potentially impact the Canadian provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador. The storm's path through popular vacation destinations highlights the vulnerability of these areas to severe weather events.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What category is Hurricane Fiona expected to reach as it approaches the Turks and Caicos?

Category 1

Category 4

Category 2

Category 3

2.

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What major issue did Puerto Rico face after Hurricane Fiona's impact?

Lack of food supplies

Widespread power outages

Transportation disruptions

Communication breakdown

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Hurricane Maria affect Puerto Rico's infrastructure?

It devastated the power infrastructure

It had no significant impact

It led to better flood defenses

It improved the power grid

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which island is Hurricane Fiona expected to hit as a major hurricane after Turks and Caicos?

Haiti

Jamaica

Bermuda

Cuba

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Why is Fiona's path towards Canada considered unusual?

Fiona is expected to weaken significantly

Canada has strong hurricane defenses

Hurricanes rarely reach such northern latitudes

Canada frequently experiences hurricanes