HURRICANES

Countries Affected

100

ONE Caribbean island affected by Gilbert

Jamaica

200

TWO Spanish territories that experienced heavy rains and flooding from Gilbert

Venezuela, Hispaniola, Costa Rica

300

Name the Mexican Peninsula that was affected by Hurricane Gilbert when it intensified to a Cat 5

Yucatan

Hurricane Stages of Development

100

Stage two of the hurricane cycle

Tropical Depression

200

ONE requirement of a hurricane to form

Warm water, converging winds, moist air

300

Wind speed of a fully developed hurricane (mph/kph)

At least 74mph/119kph

Socioeconomic Consequences

100

Destruction of forests, gardens and plantations will result in a fall in the _____________ industry

Agricultural

200

Destruction of ports leads to a fall in which economic activity?

Trade

300

Why is the Leeward Island population denser than the Windward Islands'

Leeward Islands are less impacted by hurricanes; migration from Windward to Leeward

Mitigation Measures

100

True or False?

"Protect affected areas from looting and crime is done before the hurricane"

False

200

 ONE example of an Individual Strategy

Reinforcing Structures, Personal Preparation, Buying Insurance or Awareness and Planning

300

Involves reporting flood-prone areas and evacuation routes to communities

(Hint: Starts with 'M')

Mapping (and Awareness)

Impacts on Society and Culture

100

True or False

Hurricanes have, in some way, affected Caribbean architecture

True

200

"Wata come inna mi room" is a line from which popular song?

Wild Gilbert - Lloyd Lovindeer

300

In 2017, multiple Carnivals were postponed due to these two hurricanes: I____ and M_____

Irma and Maria