As Hurricane Delta Dies Off, Appalachia Still Faces Flooding Dangers

The transcript discusses the impact of a tropical depression that was once a category four hurricane. It caused power outages and flooding risks in the Appalachian region. The storm, named Delta, made landfall in Louisiana as a category two hurricane, bringing heavy rainfall and prompting cleanup efforts. It set a record as the 10th storm to make landfall in the season, affecting areas previously hit by Hurricane Laura.

What was the initial category of the hurricane when it was in the Caribbean?

• Category 2

• Category 4

• Category 1

• Category 3

Where did Hurricane Delta make landfall in the United States?

• Miami, Florida

• Creole, Louisiana

• Houston, Texas

• Charleston, South Carolina

What was the maximum wind speed of Hurricane Delta when it hit Louisiana?

• 90 miles an hour

• 110 miles an hour

• 80 miles an hour

• 100 miles an hour

How many hurricanes or tropical storms made landfall this season, setting a new record?

• 10

• 9

• 11

• 8

Which previous hurricane's path was closely followed by Hurricane Delta?

• Hurricane Harvey

• Hurricane Laura

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Sandy