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Quiz about Catastrophes
Quiz about Catastrophes

Catastrophes Trivia Quiz


A tour of disasters from 2000 to 2009 for Commission 47.

A multiple-choice quiz by ClaudiaCat. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ClaudiaCat
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
388,050
Updated
Jan 23 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2729
Last 3 plays: Guest 217 (1/10), Guest 119 (4/10), kingramstone (3/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. A catastrophe occurred in Africa in the year 2000. It was the result of water falling on the plains which caused massive floods. The disaster occurred where? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. It is 2001 and an earthquake struck. Where? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. 2002 and it was a tragedy happening in Senegal. What was it? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. 2003 and this happened in Europe, which is not generally associated with major natural disasters. What was it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. 2004 has Biblical connotations relating to the devastating floods. What disaster was this? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. We are in Asia and it is an earthquake. What disputed country/state had a devastating earthquake in 2005? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. 2006 brings in an earthquake in the islands of Indonesia. Where did this occur? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. This country in Asia is known for flooding, but in 2007 it was devastated by cyclones. Where did this happen? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. Normally this place would be considered dry and desert like, but in 2008 Afghanistan experienced this type of weather phenomena? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. In 2009 Australia was affected by the Black Saturday bushfires. In which state did they happen? Hint



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1. A catastrophe occurred in Africa in the year 2000. It was the result of water falling on the plains which caused massive floods. The disaster occurred where?

Answer: Mozambique

In 2000 Mozambique was devastated by a major flood in February and March of that year. The combination of heavy rain, swelling rivers and floods caused a disaster throughout of the country. Around 700 people were killed as a result of the flood and many more people were affected by the loss of their cattle, the mainstay of their food supply.
2. It is 2001 and an earthquake struck. Where?

Answer: India

The 2001 Gujarat earthquake registered 7.7 on the Richter magnitude scale. The devastation of this earthquake was the death of between 14,000 to 20,000 people. The earthquake caused casualties not only in India but some people in Pakistan as well. Huge losses of houses, approximately 400,000, resulted in other problems such as health issues, removal of rubble, relocation and rehousing.
3. 2002 and it was a tragedy happening in Senegal. What was it?

Answer: Ferry sinking

The ferry MV Le Joola, owned by the government of Senegal, capsized off the coast of neighbouring The Gambia in 2002. There was enormous loss of life with over 1,800 people perishing and only 64 survivors. The capsizing was a result of a storm but there were questions as to why it was in waters outside of its sailing license. That was coupled with overcrowding including a large number of stowaways, people sleeping on decks and generally overloading the ship.
4. 2003 and this happened in Europe, which is not generally associated with major natural disasters. What was it?

Answer: Heat Wave

The hottest recorded summer in Europe happened in 2003. The heat wave not only affected people but had a direct result in droughts causing crop losses. France was one country that was particularly affected. Almost unbelievably the death toll was estimated at more than 70,000 people.
5. 2004 has Biblical connotations relating to the devastating floods. What disaster was this?

Answer: Tsunami

The Boxing Day Indian Ocean Tsunami was one of the most devastating events that has occurred on our planet. The tsunami affected the following countries: Indonesia, Thailand, India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Myanmar, Somalia, Malaysia and Bangladesh.
6. We are in Asia and it is an earthquake. What disputed country/state had a devastating earthquake in 2005?

Answer: Kashmir

Happening in October 2005 was the Kashmir earthquake measuring 7.6. Not only was Kashmir affected but surrounding countries including India, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and China felt the affects of it. More than 80,000 people were killed as a result of this earthquake.
7. 2006 brings in an earthquake in the islands of Indonesia. Where did this occur?

Answer: Yogyakarta

Indonesia is known for its earthquakes, with Krakatoa being ensconced in history. The 2006 earthquake near Yogyakarta set off Mount Merapi causing further problems of not only an earthquake but a volcano. The death toll was over 5,000 people with the displacement of people from loss of habitat was huge being over 600,000.
8. This country in Asia is known for flooding, but in 2007 it was devastated by cyclones. Where did this happen?

Answer: Bangladesh

Late in 2007 Sidr Cyclone reached Bangladesh and formed the worst cyclone to have hit the country. Reaching over 200 km/h the cyclone ripped through the country leaving only devastation in its wake. More than 3,000 people were casualties of the storm but the overall loss of life from the aftermath of the storm would be realistically be around 10,000.
9. Normally this place would be considered dry and desert like, but in 2008 Afghanistan experienced this type of weather phenomena?

Answer: Blizzard

In February 2008 Afghanistan endured a blizzard, causing temperatures to fall below minus 30C and huge snowfalls reaching to 180 centimetres, resulting in the loss of life of over 900 people. Logistics of aid to the mountainous areas caused many issues although distribution was made of tons of blankets, food and fuel.
10. In 2009 Australia was affected by the Black Saturday bushfires. In which state did they happen?

Answer: Victoria

Victoria is considered one of the cooler states of Australia but on 7th February 2009 happened the worst bushfires the State had experienced. The bushfires were a result of extreme temperatures, dryness and drought and wind. There were more than 400 fires throughout the State.
Source: Author ClaudiaCat

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