Hurricane Irma Makes Landfall in Florida

Hurricane Irma Makes Landfall in Florida

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A category four storm with winds up to 130 mph has hit Florida, causing a humanitarian crisis in the Keys and threatening cities like Naples and Tampa with severe weather. Tampa's mayor highlights the risk of storm surges. The storm could become the costliest in U.S. history, with potential losses exceeding $200 billion. Over two million people are without power, but the storm's intensity is decreasing. Preparations began on Wednesday, and officials are assessing the damage. Orlando is experiencing heavy rain and wind, with the storm's peak expected after midnight on Monday.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which cities were threatened by Hurricane Irma as it moved up the West Coast of Florida?

Key West, Tallahassee, Gainesville

Pensacola, Daytona Beach, Sarasota

Miami, Orlando, Jacksonville

Naples, Fort Myers, St. Petersburg, Tampa

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main concern for Tampa's mayor regarding the impact of Hurricane Irma?

Tornadoes

Storm surge

High winds

Heavy rainfall

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated economic loss due to Hurricane Irma?

$300 billion

$400 billion

$200 billion

$100 billion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many people were reported to be without power due to Hurricane Irma?

Three million

Four million

One million

Two million

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was the peak of the storm expected to hit Orlando?

Sunday evening

Monday morning

Monday after midnight

Sunday morning