Hurricane Florence Quiz

What date did Hurricane Florence make landfall in North Carolina?

• September 12, 2018

• September 14, 2018

• September 16, 2018

• September 18, 2018

How fast were the winds of Hurricane Florence when it hit North Carolina?

• 80 miles per hour

• 90 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

• 110 miles per hour

What was one of the major effects of Hurricane Florence in North Carolina?

• Power outages in multiple cities

• Flooding that trapped hundreds of people

• Wildfires on the outskirts of towns

• Earthquakes due to seismic activity

What natural phenomenon gathers force over ocean water before moving to land, as described in the article?

• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

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What category was Hurricane Florence when it made landfall at Wrightsville Beach?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

How long did forecasters predict Hurricane Florence could last in North Carolina?

• A few hours

• A few days

• One week

• Two weeks

What was the maximum wind speed of Hurricane Florence as it approached land?

• 74 mph

• 95 mph

• 140 mph

• 100 mph

Approximately how many rescue workers were sent to help during Hurricane Florence?

• 500

• 1,000

• 5,000

• 9,700

According to Ryan Maue, how many Empire State Buildings could the rain from Hurricane Florence fill?

• Over 10,000

• Over 20,000

• Over 50,000

• Over 65,000

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Why were people told to move up to higher floors in their houses?

• The water levels had risen very high.

• The hurricane winds were very strong.

• They could get power in the top floors.

• They wanted to see the hurricane better.

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