typhoon haiyan Flashcards
(25 cards)
What year did Typhoon Haiyan occur?
2013
What category was Hurricane Katrina when it made landfall?
Category 5
True or False: Typhoon Haiyan is also known as Yolanda in the Philippines.
True
Fill in the blank: Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast of the United States in _____.
2005
What was the maximum sustained wind speed of Typhoon Haiyan?
195 mph
Which city was most affected by Hurricane Katrina?
New Orleans
Multiple Choice: What was one of the main causes of flooding during Hurricane Katrina? A) Storm surge B) Drought C) Earthquake D) Tsunami
A) Storm surge
What was the estimated death toll from Typhoon Haiyan?
Over 6,000
True or False: Typhoon Haiyan caused more damage than Hurricane Katrina.
False
Fill in the blank: Hurricane Katrina was declared a federal disaster on _____.
August 29, 2005
What is the primary region affected by Typhoon Haiyan?
Southeast Asia, specifically the Philippines
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major response to Hurricane Katrina? A) Creation of FEMA B) Building of levees C) Evacuation orders D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What type of storm is Typhoon Haiyan classified as?
Tropical cyclone
True or False: Both Typhoon Haiyan and Hurricane Katrina were classified as natural disasters.
True
What was the primary cause of destruction in Tacloban City during Typhoon Haiyan?
Storm surge and high winds
Fill in the blank: The levees in New Orleans failed primarily due to _____.
Storm surge
What international body responded to the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan?
United Nations
Multiple Choice: What was a long-term effect of Hurricane Katrina? A) Population decline B) Economic growth C) Increased tourism D) None of the above
A) Population decline
What was the primary focus of humanitarian aid after Typhoon Haiyan?
Shelter, food, and medical assistance
True or False: Typhoon Haiyan occurred during the Atlantic hurricane season.
False
Fill in the blank: The storm surge from Hurricane Katrina reached heights of up to ____ feet.
25 feet
What was the economic impact of Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans?
Estimated at $125 billion
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a significant factor in the devastation of New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina? A) Poor infrastructure B) High population density C) Lack of preparedness D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What was the main response of the Philippine government to Typhoon Haiyan?
Emergency relief and recovery efforts
