Cyclone Alfred Impact and Hazards

Cyclone Alfred Impact and Hazards

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video provides an update on Severe Tropical Cyclone Alfred, which is moving southwards in the Coral Sea and approaching Queensland. The cyclone is currently a category three with winds gusting up to 220 km/h. A Coastal Hazards Warning has been issued for parts of eastern Queensland due to damaging surf and high tides. The video discusses potential impacts, including dangerous coastal activities and possible inundation. The extended outlook suggests that Cyclone Alfred may veer away but could return, necessitating ongoing monitoring.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current category of Cyclone Alfred as mentioned in the update?

Category 2

Category 3

Category 4

Category 1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the estimated wind speed of Cyclone Alfred?

150 km/h

180 km/h

220 km/h

250 km/h

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which area is NOT mentioned as being affected by the coastal hazards warning?

Bundaberg

Sydney

Gold Coast

Gladstone

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the two main hazards covered by the coastal warning?

Heavy rainfall and landslides

Damaging surf and high tides

Strong winds and lightning

Fog and reduced visibility

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What activities are considered dangerous due to the cyclone's impact?

Hiking and camping

Bird watching and photography

Rock fishing and swimming

Cycling and jogging

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much higher could the tides be due to Cyclone Alfred?

1.5 meters

0.5 meters

2 meters

1 meter

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a potential consequence of the powerful waves on the east coast?

Beach erosion

Reduced sea temperatures

Increased tourism

Improved fishing conditions

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