Section 1 - Typhoon Haiyan Case study

Question 1

How many people died

Answer 1

6,300

Question 2

How many people were injured

Answer 2

26,000

Question 3

How many people were made homeless

Answer 3

1.9 million

Question 4

What percentage of Tacloban city was destroyed

Answer 4

90%

Question 5

How many fishing boats were destroyed

Answer 5

30,000

Question 6

How much rainfall was there

Answer 6

400mm

Question 7

Name some secondary effects

Answer 7

1. Looting and violence became a huge problem
2. 6 million people lost income
3. Shortage of food and water caused a disease outbreak
4. 15 ft high tsunami

Question 8

Within 10 days, how much aid did the RAF give

Answer 8

200 tonnes

Question 9

How much rice was given in Aid

Answer 9

100 tonnes

Question 10

What was temporarily set up

Answer 10

A blow up hospital

Question 11

Name some long term responses

Answer 11

1. Bridges and roads were rebuilt
2. Homes are now built away from areas to reduce flood risk
3. More cyclone shelters have been built and people were welcomed to stay in Tacloban stadium

Question 12

What date was this typhoon

Answer 12

November 2013

Question 13

What was the typhoon strength

Answer 13

5 with 180mph winds