EndofChapter Case Study- Hurricane Sandy
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Feb 20, 2024
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Score for this quiz: 5.83 out of 6
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Question 1
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Concept 1: Computer models are one way scientists forecast the path and time of hurricane landfall, but
sometimes the models disagree. In the case of Hurricane Sandy. (Select all that are correct)
Correct!
The US GFS and the ECMWF models accurately predicted the path of Sandy as it moved through the Caribbean Sea Correct!
The US GFS model predicted that Sandy would head into the North Atlantic Correct!
The ECMWF models more closely predicted the position of Sandy's landfall than did the US GFS model The US GFS and the ECMWF models accurately predicted the location of where Sandy made Landfall Question 2
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Concept 1: Several factors complicated computer model predictions. Correct!
There was an anomalous high pressure ridge over Greenland Question 3
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Concept 1: The large height of Hurricane Sandy's storm surge was due to which of the factors below? (Select all that are correct)
Correct!
Storm track took Sandy across the Atlantic before slamming into the coast Correct!
High winds Correct!
Shape of the coastline Correct!
Large size of the storm Correct!
High tides Question 4
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Concept 2: If you were living in the New York area where Hurricane Sandy made landfall, what factors would you have considered to evaluate the risk from a destructive hurricane like Sandy. (Choose all that apply.)
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Population density is high. Correct!
The probability of a a Category 1 hurricane hitting New York is approximately 6% each year. Correct!
The cost of housing and property is extremely high along this part of the eastern seaboard. Question 5
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Concept 3: Select all natural hazards that were linked to Hurricane Sandy along its path from the Caribbean to New York. (Select all that apply.)
Correct!
Heavy snow Correct Answer
Tornados Correct!
Coastal erosion Correct!
Flooding Correct!
Mudslides Correct!
High winds and heavy rain Question 6
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Concept 5: Several measures have been proposed to minimize the impact of future hurricane events in New York. (Select all that apply)
Correct!
Movable storm barriers Correct!
Home buyouts for homeowners impacted by Sandy Correct!
Create storm buffers such as wetlands and dunes Correct!
Home buyouts for those who live in FEMA flood Zone A Quiz Score: 5.83 out of 6
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