typhoon haiyan 2013 - philippines Flashcards

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1
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What category was Typhoon Haiyan classified as?

A

Category 5

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2
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In which month did Typhoon Haiyan occur in 2013?

A

November

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3
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What was the local name of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines?

A

Yolanda

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4
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True or False: Typhoon Haiyan was one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded.

A

True

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5
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What was the maximum sustained wind speed of Typhoon Haiyan?

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195 mph (315 km/h)

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6
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Fill in the blank: Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines on _____ 8, 2013.

A

November

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Which region of the Philippines was most affected by Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Eastern Visayas

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8
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How many people were estimated to be displaced by Typhoon Haiyan?

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Over 4 million

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What was the estimated number of fatalities caused by Typhoon Haiyan?

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Over 6,000

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10
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Multiple choice: What was the primary cause of destruction during Typhoon Haiyan?

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Storm surge and high winds

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What is the name of the city that was devastated and became a symbol of the disaster?

A

Tacloban

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True or False: The international community provided aid to the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan.

A

True

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What was the total estimated economic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Approximately $5.8 billion

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Fill in the blank: Typhoon Haiyan was one of the deadliest typhoons in _____ history.

A

Philippine

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What organization is responsible for issuing typhoon warnings in the Philippines?

A

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

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16
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How many countries offered assistance to the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Over 40 countries

17
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What type of disaster is Typhoon Haiyan classified as?

A

Natural disaster

18
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Multiple choice: Which of the following was a major consequence of Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Destruction of infrastructure

19
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What was the main focus of the relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Providing food, shelter, and medical assistance

20
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True or False: Typhoon Haiyan led to significant improvements in disaster preparedness in the Philippines.

21
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What was the name of the program launched to aid recovery after Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Build Back Better

22
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Fill in the blank: The storm surge from Typhoon Haiyan reached heights of up to _____ meters.

23
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What was the role of the United Nations in response to Typhoon Haiyan?

A

Coordinated international relief efforts

24
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How long did Typhoon Haiyan last?

A

Approximately 4 days

25
What was a significant long-term impact of Typhoon Haiyan on the affected communities?
Economic instability and loss of livelihoods
26
True or False: Typhoon Haiyan occurred during the Pacific typhoon season.
True
27
What lesson was learned regarding climate change and natural disasters from Typhoon Haiyan?
Increased frequency and intensity of storms