Hurricane Dorian Flashcards

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1
Q

What category was Hurricane Dorian when it made landfall in the Bahamas?

A

Category 5

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2
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True or False: Hurricane Dorian caused significant flooding in the Bahamas.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: Hurricane Dorian primarily affected the __________ Islands.

A

Bahamas

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4
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What was the maximum sustained wind speed of Hurricane Dorian?

A

185 mph

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5
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Multiple Choice: Which state in the U.S. declared a state of emergency due to Hurricane Dorian? A) California B) Florida C) Texas D) New York

A

B) Florida

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6
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What type of disaster response was initiated by the Bahamas government following Hurricane Dorian?

A

Search and rescue operations

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True or False: Hurricane Dorian made direct landfall on the U.S. mainland.

A

False

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What was the estimated cost of damages caused by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas?

A

Approximately $3.4 billion

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Short Answer: Name one local organization that provided aid during the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian.

A

The Bahamas Red Cross

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10
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Fill in the blank: The U.S. Coast Guard conducted __________ operations in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.

A

aerial reconnaissance

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Multiple Choice: Which international organization provided relief efforts after Hurricane Dorian? A) UNICEF B) NATO C) WHO D) World Bank

A

A) UNICEF

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12
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What was one major long-term impact of Hurricane Dorian on the affected communities?

A

Displacement of residents

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13
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True or False: Hurricane Dorian was the strongest hurricane to hit the Bahamas in recorded history.

A

True

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Short Answer: What type of shelter was established for hurricane survivors in the Bahamas?

A

Emergency shelters

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15
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Fill in the blank: The National Hurricane Center issues hurricane warnings and __________.

A

advisories

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