La tormenta Javier debilita al acercarse a Baja California

La tormenta Javier debilita al acercarse a Baja California

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Geography, Science, Social Studies

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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Mexican authorities evacuated low-lying areas near Cabo San Lucas as Tropical Storm Javier approached Baja California. The storm, with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h, was expected to bring prolonged winds and rain until Wednesday morning. The storm's center was located 85 km northwest of Cabo San Lucas. Authorities prepared shelters and began evacuating families from low-lying areas. The storm was expected to weaken by Tuesday afternoon.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action did the Mexican authorities take as Tropical Storm Javier approached?

They issued a travel advisory.

They increased public transportation services.

They evacuated people from low-lying areas.

They closed all schools.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the expected duration of the winds and rains caused by Javier?

Until Wednesday morning

Until Friday night

Until Tuesday evening

Until Thursday afternoon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How far was the center of the storm from Cabo San Lucas on Tuesday morning?

85 kilometers

55 kilometers

120 kilometers

100 kilometers

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the maximum sustained wind speed of the storm?

75 kilometers per hour

65 kilometers per hour

55 kilometers per hour

45 kilometers per hour

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were most of the shelters prepared by Cabo San Lucas authorities located?

In community centers

In schools

In government buildings

In hospitals