Global Hazards (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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What category did Typhoon Haiyan reach on the Saffir-Simpson scale?
What category did Typhoon Haiyan reach on the Saffir-Simpson scale?
Category 5
Where did the Philippines rank in global development out of 187 countries?
Where did the Philippines rank in global development out of 187 countries?
117th
At what latitude did Typhoon Haiyan form over the Pacific Ocean?
At what latitude did Typhoon Haiyan form over the Pacific Ocean?
7°N
What minimum sea temperature is needed for typhoon formation?
What minimum sea temperature is needed for typhoon formation?
26.5°C
Approximately how many people died from Typhoon Haiyan?
Approximately how many people died from Typhoon Haiyan?
6,300
How high did the storm surge reach during Typhoon Haiyan?
How high did the storm surge reach during Typhoon Haiyan?
6 metres
What wind speed did Typhoon Haiyan reach?
What wind speed did Typhoon Haiyan reach?
315 km/h
What minimum ocean depth is required for typhoon formation?
What minimum ocean depth is required for typhoon formation?
60 metres
How many islands make up the Philippines?
How many islands make up the Philippines?
7,107
What percentage of the Philippines population lives in rural areas?
What percentage of the Philippines population lives in rural areas?
50.64%