Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall With Catastrophic Surge

Hurricane Laura Makes Landfall With Catastrophic Surge

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Business, Biology

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The video discusses a powerful hurricane nearing category 5, causing severe flooding in Louisiana and threatening Texas. Authorities have evacuated most residents, but some remain. The hurricane is expected to cause tens of billions in damages, affecting the oil and gas industry and infrastructure. Key facilities are shut down, impacting gasoline prices and LNG exports.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the maximum speed of the hurricane as mentioned in the video?

200 mph

100 mph

150 mph

250 mph

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area is primarily affected by the hurricane according to the video?

New Orleans, Louisiana

Houston, Texas

Galveston Beach, Texas

Cameron, Louisiana

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Approximately how many people decided to stay in their homes despite evacuation orders?

200 people

150 people

100 people

50 people

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of US refining is located along the Louisiana-Texas coast?

75%

50%

25%

10%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated financial damage caused by the hurricane?

Billions of dollars

Tens of billions of dollars

Hundreds of billions of dollars

Millions of dollars