Hurricane Ida Quiz

When did Hurricane Ida first make landfall?

• 26th August 2021

• 29th August 2021

• 1st September 2021

• 15th August 2021

What was the estimated cost of damages caused by Hurricane Ida?

• $50 billion

• $65 billion

• $80 billion

• $100 billion

What percentage of sugarcane harvest was destroyed in Louisiana due to Hurricane Ida?

• 10%

• 50%

• 26%

• 75%

How much rainfall did Hurricane Ida bring to Louisiana?

• 50-100mm

• 120-250mm

• 300-400mm

• 500-600mm

What was the wind speed of Hurricane Ida?

• 150 km/h

• 200 km/h

• 277 km/h

• 350 km/h

Which area had over 90% of its oil production shut down due to Hurricane Ida?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

How many people were killed across the Caribbean Islands and the United States due to Hurricane Ida?

• 50

• 115

• 200

• 300

What major action did President Joe Biden take in response to Hurricane Ida?

• Declared a minor disaster

• Declared a major disaster

• Ignored the situation

• Sent 1,000 National Guard members

How many National Guard members were sent to help with the rescue and recovery efforts for Hurricane Ida?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 5,000

• 10,000

What was one of the environmental impacts of Hurricane Ida?

• Increased tourism

• Fallen trees and flooded vegetation

• Improved air quality

• Growth in marine life