How Much Will Hurricane Matthew Cost the U.S. Economy?

How Much Will Hurricane Matthew Cost the U.S. Economy?

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The video discusses the impact of an approaching storm on Florida, including the closure of theme parks, evacuation orders for 2 million people, and the cancellation of 3000 flights. The storm's potential damage is estimated between $25 billion and $37 billion, depending on its path. Comparisons are made with past storms like Wilma and Katrina. Additionally, Tropical Storm Nicole is mentioned, but it is not expected to interact with the current storm.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated range of damage costs due to the storm in Florida?

$10 billion to $20 billion

$25 billion to $37 billion

$5 billion to $15 billion

$40 billion to $50 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people have been ordered to evacuate due to the storm?

3 million

2 million

500,000

1 million

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many flights have been canceled due to the storm?

4,000

1,000

2,000

3,000

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which past storm is mentioned as having a significant impact on Florida?

Hurricane Harvey

Hurricane Wilma

Hurricane Andrew

Hurricane Sandy

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the expected interaction between the current storm and Tropical Storm Nicole?

There will be no significant interaction

Nicole will change the storm's path

Nicole will weaken the current storm

They will merge into a larger storm