Predicting Floods Quiz

Which natural disaster was the deadliest in the 20th century?

• The 1931 China floods

• The 1991 Bangladesh cyclone

• The 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami

• The 1906 San Francisco earthquake

What is one of the main challenges in predicting floods?

• Limited historical data

• Inaccurate weather forecasts

• Complex mixture of contributing factors

• Lack of technology

What is the primary function of the Global Flood Monitoring System (GFMS)?

• To monitor volcanic eruptions

• To measure earthquake magnitudes

• To provide real-time flood predictions worldwide

• To track hurricane paths

Which satellite does GFMS currently rely on for precipitation data?

• International Space Station

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Landsat

• Global Precipitation Measurement (GPM) satellite

How do organizations like the Red Cross use GFMS?

• To plan relief efforts during floods

• To predict volcanic eruptions

• To track wildlife migration

• To monitor air quality