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Quiz about Disasters in the US
Quiz about Disasters in the US

Disasters in the U.S. Trivia Quiz


All multiple choice on some disasters in the U.S. This should be fairly easy. I hope that you enjoy it. :-)

A multiple-choice quiz by Nightmare. Estimated time: 4 mins.
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Author
Nightmare
Time
4 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
158,061
Updated
Sep 25 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Tough
Avg Score
6 / 10
Plays
2890
Awards
Top 20% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 165 (5/10), Guest 119 (4/10), Guest 68 (4/10).
Question 1 of 10
1. Which ship caused a disaster in the U.S. in 1989? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What did San Francisco experience in 1906, that killed 3,000 people? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Texas City, Texas, experienced which disaster in 1947? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What occurred in 1957 to Cameron, Louisiana? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. In which year did the infamous "Tri-State Tornado", hit Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. In 1979, which airline crashed at O'Hare airport in Chicago? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Over 100 people were killed in Tennessee in 1918, due to which disaster? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. Which disaster hit New Orleans in 1853? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. In 1972, South Dakota experienced which disaster? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. September of 1955 saw Los Angeles have which disaster strike? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which ship caused a disaster in the U.S. in 1989?

Answer: Exxon Valdez

The Exxon Valdez hit an undersea reef, and cut loose 10 million gallons of oil. This occurred in Prince William Sound, Alaska, on March 24th.
2. What did San Francisco experience in 1906, that killed 3,000 people?

Answer: Earthquake

The great quake of San Francisco created fires that razed more than 4 square miles on April 18th.
3. Texas City, Texas, experienced which disaster in 1947?

Answer: Explosion

For three days beginning on April 16, the French freighter "Grandcamp" burned and and then exploded, killing 516 people and destroying most of the city.
4. What occurred in 1957 to Cameron, Louisiana?

Answer: Hurricane

Hurricane 'Audrey' crippled Cameron in southeast Lousiana and north Texas, killing 390 people.
5. In which year did the infamous "Tri-State Tornado", hit Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana?

Answer: 1925

This was one of the most violent twisters in U.S. history, killing 689 and injuring over 2,000. March 18th is a memorial day in those 3 states.
6. In 1979, which airline crashed at O'Hare airport in Chicago?

Answer: American

The American DC-10 crashed only seconds after takeoff killing everyone on board, and three on the ground. The total fatality count was 275 in this May 25th disaster.
7. Over 100 people were killed in Tennessee in 1918, due to which disaster?

Answer: Train collision

On July 9, 101 people were killed when two trains collided just outside of Nashville.
8. Which disaster hit New Orleans in 1853?

Answer: Disease

In New Orleans in 1832, cholera killed over 4,000 people. In 1853, it was yellow fever killing 7790. In 1867, another 3,000 were killed due to another yellow fever outbreak.
9. In 1972, South Dakota experienced which disaster?

Answer: Floods

237 died in Rapid City, when two days of massive flash flooding hit the city.
10. September of 1955 saw Los Angeles have which disaster strike?

Answer: Drought

An eight day run of 100+ plus temperatures killed 946 people.
Source: Author Nightmare

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