Typhoon Haiyan (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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When did Typhoon Haiyan form?
When did Typhoon Haiyan form?
2 November 2013
What wind speeds did Typhoon Haiyan generate when it made landfall in the Philippines?
What wind speeds did Typhoon Haiyan generate when it made landfall in the Philippines?
Exceeding 300 km/h
Which two Philippine islands bore the brunt of Typhoon Haiyan's fury?
Which two Philippine islands bore the brunt of Typhoon Haiyan's fury?
Samar and Leyte
Approximately how many people died as a result of Typhoon Haiyan?
Approximately how many people died as a result of Typhoon Haiyan?
6000 people
How many people were displaced from their homes by Typhoon Haiyan?
How many people were displaced from their homes by Typhoon Haiyan?
600,000 people
What was the estimated economic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
What was the estimated economic damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan?
US$2 billion
What caused sea pollution during Typhoon Haiyan?
What caused sea pollution during Typhoon Haiyan?
A damaged oil tanker
How much did the United Kingdom contribute in aid following Typhoon Haiyan?
How much did the United Kingdom contribute in aid following Typhoon Haiyan?
£10 million
What did the Philippines government declare following Typhoon Haiyan?
What did the Philippines government declare following Typhoon Haiyan?
State of national calamity
Where did Typhoon Haiyan form?
Where did Typhoon Haiyan form?
South Pacific Ocean
What role did the World Health Organization play in the response to Typhoon Haiyan?
What role did the World Health Organization play in the response to Typhoon Haiyan?
Coordinated international response
Which types of infrastructure were severely damaged by Typhoon Haiyan?
Which types of infrastructure were severely damaged by Typhoon Haiyan?
Roads, bridges, airports, and ports