Typhoon Haiyan Impacts Quiz Year 11

What was the category of Typhoon Haiyan when it made landfall in the Philippines?

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

• Category 6

How many people were estimated to have died due to Typhoon Haiyan?

• 4,000

• 5,000

• 6,190

• 7,000

What was the height of the storm surge created by Typhoon Haiyan in towns such as Tacloban?

• 5 meters

• 6 meters

• 7 meters

• 8 meters

How many homes were damaged or destroyed by Typhoon Haiyan?

• 3 million

• 4 million

• 5 million

• 6 million

What percentage of structures were wiped out within a 500-mile radius of the typhoon's eye?

• 70%

• 80%

• 90%

• 100%

How many schools were destroyed as a result of Typhoon Haiyan?

• 8,000

• 9,000

• 10,390

• 11,000

What was the impact on crops due to Typhoon Haiyan?

• Minimal damage

• Severe damage to seed stocks

• No impact

• Increased production

Which city suffered the majority of deaths due to Typhoon Haiyan?

• Cebu

• Tacloban

• Manila

• Davao

How many people had to be evacuated when Typhoon Haiyan made landfall?

• 200,000

• 300,000

• 371,000

• 400,000

What was the impact on the main airport in Tacloban?

• One entire runaway was unusable

• Minor flooding

• Severe flooding and unusable runways

• Complete destruction