Hurricane Irma Quiz

When did Hurricane Irma form in the Caribbean?

• September 5, 2017

• August 5, 2017

• October 5, 2017

• November 5, 2017

What category was Hurricane Irma when it became the strongest?

• Category 1

• Category 3

• Category 5

• Category 4

How fast can the wind gusts of a category five hurricane be?

• Up to 100 miles per hour

• Up to 150 miles per hour

• Up to 185 miles per hour

• Up to 200 miles per hour

Where did Hurricane Irma make landfall in the U.S.?

• Texas

• Florida

• California

• New York

How many people left their homes to find safety during Hurricane Irma?

• Over 1.5 million

• Over 3.5 million

• Over 6.5 million

• Over 9.5 million

How long did Hurricane Irma last in total?

• About a week

• About a month

• About three months

• About a year

How many people were killed by Hurricane Irma?

• 134 people

• 234 people

• 334 people

• 434 people

When is the "hurricane season" on the east coast of the U.S.?

• January to March

• April to June

• June to November

• December to February

What should people do if a hurricane warning comes?

• Go outside and watch the storm

• Board up their windows and stay inside

• Go to the beach

• Ignore the warning

What can hurricanes cause besides strong winds and heavy rain?

• Snowstorms

• Floods and tornadoes

• Earthquakes

• Droughts