typhoon haiyan Flashcards

(40 cards)

1
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What category was Typhoon Haiyan classified as when it struck the Philippines?

A

Category 5

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2
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In what year did Typhoon Haiyan occur?

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2013

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3
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What was the primary immediate response of the Philippine government to Typhoon Haiyan?

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Search and rescue operations

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4
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True or False: Typhoon Haiyan caused widespread flooding in the Philippines.

A

True

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5
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Fill in the blank: The international response included aid from countries such as _____ and _____ .

A

the United States; Australia

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6
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What was the estimated number of people displaced by Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Over 4 million

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7
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Which city was most severely affected by Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Tacloban

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8
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What was one of the secondary impacts of Typhoon Haiyan on the local economy?

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Destruction of livelihoods and infrastructure

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9
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What type of aid was provided by the UN after Typhoon Haiyan?

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Humanitarian aid

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10
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True or False: Typhoon Haiyan led to a significant increase in food prices in affected areas.

A

True

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What was one of the health impacts caused by Typhoon Haiyan?

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Outbreaks of diseases such as cholera

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12
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Fill in the blank: The total estimated damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan was around _____ billion USD.

A

14

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13
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What was the primary long-term response to Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Rebuilding and rehabilitation of affected communities

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14
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Which organization coordinated the international relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan?

A

The United Nations

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15
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What type of shelter was commonly used by survivors immediately after Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Temporary tents and makeshift shelters

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16
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True or False: Typhoon Haiyan was the deadliest typhoon in Philippine history.

A

True

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17
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What is the name of the Philippine agency responsible for disaster response?

A

National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

18
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What was one of the immediate impacts on transportation due to Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Destruction of roads and bridges

19
Q

Fill in the blank: The response to Typhoon Haiyan highlighted the need for better _____ in disaster-prone areas.

A

preparedness and planning

20
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What was a major environmental impact of Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Coastal erosion and destruction of ecosystems

21
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What was the total number of confirmed deaths due to Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Approximately 6,300

22
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What was one of the psychological impacts on survivors of Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Increased rates of PTSD and anxiety

23
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What role did NGOs play in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Providing immediate relief and long-term recovery support

24
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True or False: Typhoon Haiyan caused significant damage to the agricultural sector.

25
What type of communication systems were affected by Typhoon Haiyan?
Telecommunications and internet services
26
Fill in the blank: The disaster response included _____ to provide medical assistance.
mobile clinics
27
What was a significant challenge faced by responders during the immediate aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan?
Access to remote areas due to debris and flooding
28
What did the Philippine government declare in response to Typhoon Haiyan?
A state of national calamity
29
What was one of the key lessons learned from the response to Typhoon Haiyan?
The importance of early warning systems
30
True or False: Typhoon Haiyan had no impact on tourism in the affected areas.
False
31
What was one of the immediate impacts on education due to Typhoon Haiyan?
Closure of schools and destruction of educational facilities
32
Fill in the blank: Recovery efforts included rebuilding _____ and other essential services.
infrastructure
33
What was a common form of aid distributed to survivors after Typhoon Haiyan?
Food packs and water
34
What was the international community's reaction to Typhoon Haiyan?
Widespread sympathy and immediate offers of assistance
35
How did Typhoon Haiyan affect the fishing industry?
Destruction of fishing boats and loss of livelihoods
36
What was one of the psychological support measures implemented after Typhoon Haiyan?
Counseling services for survivors
37
Fill in the blank: The aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan led to increased awareness of _____ in disaster management.
climate change
38
What role did social media play in the response to Typhoon Haiyan?
Facilitated communication and mobilization of aid
39
True or False: The recovery period after Typhoon Haiyan was quick and efficient.
False
40
What was one of the long-term impacts of Typhoon Haiyan on infrastructure?
Need for improved building codes and disaster resilience