Question 1

How does the size and strength of Hurricane Sandy compare to other hurricanes?

Accepted Answer

Sandy became the largest storm in recorded Atlantic basin history with a diameter of gale force winds of over 1000 miles, potentially encompassing more than 50 million people at once from Virginia to New England.

Question 2

Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene are both classified as ______

Accepted Answer

Category 1

Question 3

How does the angle of approach of Hurricane Sandy differ from Hurricane Irene?

Accepted Answer

Hurricane Sandy will veer towards shore at an odd angle, while Hurricane Irene moved quickly northward after making landfall

Answer

Hurricane Sandy will veer towards shore at an odd angle, while Hurricane Irene approached the shore in a straight line

Answer

Hurricane Sandy will veer towards shore at an odd angle, while Hurricane Irene veered away from the shore

Answer

Both hurricanes approached the shore at the same angle

Question 4

How does the storm surge of Hurricane Sandy compare to Hurricane Irene?

Accepted Answer

Hurricane Sandy has a higher storm surge than Hurricane Irene

Answer

Hurricane Sandy has a lower storm surge than Hurricane Irene

Answer

Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene have the same storm surge

Answer

The reading does not provide information about the storm surge comparison

Question 5

The highest water levels in Lower Manhattan since at least 1851 are expected due to ______

Accepted Answer

Hurricane Sandy

Question 6

The maximum diameter of Hurricane Sandy is ______ miles

Accepted Answer

940

Question 7

How does the size of Hurricane Sandy compare to Hurricane Irene?

Accepted Answer

Hurricane Sandy is larger than Hurricane Irene

Answer

The reading does not provide information about the size comparison

Answer

Hurricane Sandy is smaller than Hurricane Irene

Answer

Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene are the same size

Question 8

What is the size of Hurricane Sandy compared to other hurricanes?

Accepted Answer

Hurricane Sandy is the largest storm in recorded Atlantic basin history

Answer

Hurricane Sandy is larger than Hurricane Irene

Answer

Hurricane Sandy is smaller than most hurricanes

Answer

Hurricane Sandy is the same size as Hurricane Irene

Question 9

What is the potential impact of Hurricane Sandy on Greater New York?

Accepted Answer

Hurricane Sandy will bring intense waves, wind, and storm surge to Greater New York

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Hurricane Sandy will make landfall directly over New York City

Answer

Hurricane Sandy will have no impact on Greater New York

Answer

Hurricane Sandy will only impact coastal Long Island

Question 10

How many deaths occurred in the US as a result of Hurricane Sandy?

Accepted Answer

55

Answer

Both A and B

Answer

56

Answer

The reading does not provide information about the number of deaths

Question 11

Where is Sandy likely to make landfall?

Accepted Answer

Central or southern New Jersey

Answer

Long Island

Answer

Greater New York

Answer

Delaware

Question 12

What is the estimated property damage of Hurricane Sandy?

Accepted Answer

$20 billion

Answer

$55 billion

Answer

The reading does not provide information about the estimated property damage

Answer

$19 billion

Question 13

According to the reading, Hurricane Sandy could cause ______ damage to New York City's subways

Accepted Answer

$55 billion

Question 14

As a result of Sandy’s tremendous size and strength, a National Weather Service analysis has rated the storm’s wave/surge destructive potential at ________ on a 6.0 scale.

Accepted Answer

5.7

Question 15

What are the differences between Hurricane Sandy and Hurricane Irene?

Accepted Answer

Sandy will veer towards shore at an odd angle and make landfall in central or southern New Jersey, while Irene moved quickly northward after making landfall in New Jersey and Brooklyn.

Question 16

What is the potential damage and cost associated with Hurricane Sandy's impact on New York City's subways?

Accepted Answer

The potential damage and cost associated with Hurricane Sandy's impact on New York City's subways will be significant

Answer

The damage and cost associated with Hurricane Sandy's impact on New York City's subways will be minimal

Answer

There will be no damage or cost associated with Hurricane Sandy's impact on New York City's subways

Answer

The potential damage and cost associated with Hurricane Sandy's impact on New York City's subways is unknown

Question 17

What is the potential storm surge and flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy?

Accepted Answer

The storm surge and flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy will be spread over an extremely large area

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The storm surge and flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy will be less destructive than other hurricanes

Answer

There will be no storm surge or flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy

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The storm surge and flooding caused by Hurricane Sandy will be concentrated in one specific area

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