Hurricane Dorian Reaches The Bahamas As A Category 5 Storm

Hurricane Dorian Reaches The Bahamas As A Category 5 Storm

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The video discusses Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm that impacted the Abaco Islands with wind speeds of 185 mph. The National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening storm surges and heavy rainfall. The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale categorizes storms based on wind speeds, with Category 5 being the most severe. Such storms can destroy homes, cause power outages, and make areas uninhabitable. Viewers are urged to follow evacuation orders and stay informed about the storm's path, which remains uncertain.

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1.

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What was the wind speed of Hurricane Dorian when it hit the Abaco Islands?

200 mph

150 mph

185 mph

120 mph

2.

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What is the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?

Category 4

Category 5

Category 3

Category 6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What kind of damage is expected from a Category 5 hurricane?

Broken windows

Flooded basements

Minor roof damage

Total roof failure and wall collapse

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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What should residents in Hurricane Dorian's path do according to the transcript?

Go to the beach

Ignore the warnings

Stay indoors

Heed all warnings and evacuation orders

5.

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Which areas are mentioned as potentially impacted by Hurricane Dorian?

New York and New Jersey

Florida, Georgia, and the Carolinas

Texas and Louisiana

California and Nevada