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READY TEAM - HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS QUIZIZZ

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How fast does the average hurricane move over the ocean?

a)

5-10 MPH

b)

10-20 MPH

c)

20-30 MPH

d)

30-50 MPH

2.

Where did the deadliest hurricane in history occur in the United States?

a)

Kendall, Florida

b)

Ocean City, New Jersey

c)

Galveston, Texas

d)

New Orleans, Louisiana

3.

What percentage of hurricanes in the United States affect the state of Florida?

a)

40%

b)

50%

c)

60%

d)

25%

4.

What is the minimum wind speed where something qualifies as a hurricane?

a)

68 MPH

b)

74 MPH

c)

78 MPH

d)

84 MPH

5.

What is the middle of the hurricane called?

a)

The Middle of the storm

b)

The center of the eye

c)

The Eye of the storm

d)

The Eye Wall

6.

Many people forget to do what before fixing items that may have been damaged in their homes as a result of a hurricane?

a)

Ensure the item is salvageable

b)

Make sure they have the proper tools

c)

Taking pictures of items for insurance purposes

d)

None of the above

7.

A category 4 hurricane has winds between?

a)

96-110

b)

111-129

c)

130-156

d)

156-174

8.

Why are downed trees so dangerous?

a)

They could cause other trees to fall

b)

They could hold downed power lines

c)

Roots could spring up and injure people

d)

They could cause additional damage to a home

9.

How long does it take mold to grow in the event of water damage inside your home?

a)

under 24 hours

b)

24-48 hours

c)

72 hours to one week

d)

one to two weeks

10.

No one should enter a hurricane damaged unless __________________?

a)

You can visually see from the outside no damage

b)

The winds have dropped below 10 MPH

c)

You are sure there is no water damage inside the home

d)

You are sure the electricity is turned off

11.

Why is it so dangerous to go outside during a hurricane?

a)

Trees could fall on someone

b)

Downed power lines

c)

Winds could blow debris and injure you

d)

All of the above

12.

What is the first term used when a hurricane is approaching landfall?

a)

Hurricane Warning

b)

Hurricane Watch

c)

Hurrican Advisory

d)

None of the above

13.

Hurricanes cause tremendous destruction to homes and businesses. But along and near the coast, what is the single biggest threat to life from these storms?

a)

Rain

b)

High Winds

c)

Storm Surge

d)

Tornadoes

14.

Most residential hurricane wind damage starts with wind entry through?

a)

The attic

b)

Sliding glass doors

c)

Garage doors

d)

Skylights

15.

In preparing for a storm, which of these items should NOT be in your supplies?

a)

Bottled water

b)

Candles

c)

Batteries and battery powered radio

d)

Canned foods

16.

Which national organization informs us about safety procedures following a hurricane?

a)

FEMA

b)

National Weather Service

c)

Internal Revenue Services

d)

Environmental protection agency

17.

In the event that you and your family left your home during a hurricane and you return (with the power turned off) and there is a water build up you should?

a)

Air out your home to keep things from getting mold

b)

Have a professional remove all carpeting and flooring as they might have mold

c)

Ensure all forms of electricity remain off

d)

All of the above

18.

Which hurricane in history had the strongest winds?

a)

Allen

b)

Irma

c)

Wilma

d)

Gilbert