3.4 Typhoon Haiyan

Question 1

What type of category was Typhoon Haiyan in?

Answer 1

Category 5

Question 2

What were 3 primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 2

6300 people killed
30 000 fishing boats destroyed
Over 400mm of rain caused widespread flododing

Question 3

What were 3 secondary effects of Typhoon Haiyan

Answer 3

6 million people lost their source of income
Flooding caused landslides and blocked roads cut off aid to remote communities
Shortages of water, food, and shelter led to outbreaks of diseases

Question 4

What were 3 immediate responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 4

1200 evacuation centers were set up to help the homeless
Philippines Red Cross delivered basic food aid
Us aircraft carrier George Washington assisted with search and rescue

Question 5

What were 3 Long term-responses to Typhoon Haiyan?

Answer 5

Rice farming and fishing quickly re-established
Mor cyclone shelters were built to accommodate evacuated people
Re-building of roads, bridges and airport facilities