L6 Hurricane Sandy – Case Study
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Which of the following is considered an ingredient for the formation of tropical cyclones?
The calm centre part of the storm is called the eye.
The ocean needs to be at 27°C or more.
They occur between July and October in the Northern tropics.
They bring high winds and lots of rainfall.
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Why are there no tropical storms found along the equator?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a key word associated with the Hurricane Sandy case study?
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Storm surge
Developed country
Tornado Alley
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Which of the following were impacts of Hurricane Sandy in the USA?
146 people died
US$70 billion worth of economic damage
Fallen trees and flooded vegetation
All of the above
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of an environmental impact of Hurricane Sandy?
Fallen trees and flooded vegetation causing loss of habitats
US$70 billion worth of economic damage
New York stock exchange closed for 2 days
146 died in the US
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Open Ended
Explain how economic and environmental impacts of Hurricane Sandy might be connected. Provide examples from the impacts listed.
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Multiple Select
Select all the impacts of Hurricane Sandy that are classified as social impacts.
150 people killed in total
Food and water shortages before the storm
Loss of trade and business earnings
Stress and mental health issues
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Which of the following responses to Hurricane Sandy were carried out by organizations?
Environmental groups worked at restoring habitats
Food bank organization distributed food
Charities provided counselling services
People used social media to communicate
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Which of the following is an example of a government response to Hurricane Sandy?
Barak Obama and the congress approved a $US60 billion aid packet
Insurance companies paid out millions to repair homes
Communities helped clear debris from roads
Save the Children delivered food and supplies
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Explain how the impacts of Hurricane Sandy differ between Jamaica, Cuba, and the USA? Consider social, economic, and environmental factors.
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Which of the following are reasons why the economic impact of Hurricane Sandy was higher in the USA than in Cuba?
More expensive homes and infrastructure in the USA
Better insurance coverage in the USA
Higher population density in Cuba
Businesses and homes in Cuba were not insured
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Open Ended
Explain one government response to a tropical storm in a developed country including the phrase 'because' of 'which means'
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Open Ended
Explain one individual response to a tropical storm in a developed country including the phrase 'because' of 'which means'
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Multiple Choice
According to the text, why do natural hazards like hurricanes tend to have worse social impacts in poorer countries such as Jamaica and Cuba compared to richer countries like the USA?
Because poorer countries have more flimsy, self-built homes and weaker infrastructure.
Because hurricanes are stronger in poorer countries.
Because richer countries have more people living near the coast.
Because poorer countries have better insurance coverage.
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Explain one organisational response to a tropical storm in a developed country including the phrase 'because' of 'which means'
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Evaluate the different responses to social and economic impacts of a tropical cyclone in a named developed country. Which responses have the most value or impact?
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What was the estimated economic damage caused by the tropical cyclone in the US, as mentioned in the lesson?
$70 billion
$10 billion
$150 million
$1 trillion
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a response that individuals might take before or after a tropical cyclone in a developed country?
Boarding windows and laying out sandbags
Approving a $60 billion aid packet
Providing funds to food banks
Designing storm proof buildings
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Open Ended
Describe two effects of a tropical cyclone on a developed country.
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Which of the following are organizational responses to a tropical cyclone in a developed country?
Providing medical care
Boarding windows
Approving government aid packets
Helping wildlife or animals affected
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