August 27 Quiz: Hurricane Irene

Question 1 of 5

Select an answer to continue

2011

Question 1 of 5

What weather phenomenon contributed to Hurricane Irene's formation?

AEl Niño

BLa Niña

CMadden-Julian Oscillation

DTrade Winds

Don't know? Read more

2009

Question 2 of 5

Which organization played a key role in responding to the internal conflict in Myanmar?

AUnited Nations

BASEAN

CRed Cross

DMyanmar Red Cross Society

Don't know? Read more

2006

Question 3 of 5

What was the probable cause of Comair Flight 5191's crash?

APilot error

BMechanical failure

CWeather conditions

DAir traffic control mistake

Don't know? Read more

2003

Question 4 of 5

How did Mars' close approach to Earth affect astronomical observations?

AIncreased visibility of Mars

BDecreased visibility of Mars

CNo effect on visibility

DIncreased asteroid sightings

Don't know? Read more

1992

Question 5 of 5

What was the main factor contributing to Aeroflot Flight 2808's crash?

APilot error

BMechanical failure

CPoor weather conditions

DAir traffic control mistake

Don't know? Read more

You scored 0/5 — Keep learning!

See All Events Read the Blog Previous Day's Quiz

More Daily Quizzes

Explore August 27

Jump between the main pages for this date to compare events, people, and the daily quiz.

Events on August 27 Birthdays on August 27 Deaths on August 27 August 27 quiz

About this quiz

What is the August 27 history quiz about?

This quiz focuses on Hurricane Irene. Hurricane Irene strikes the United States east coast, killing 47 and causing an estimated $15.

DateAugust 27

TopicHurricane Irene

Questions5

Featured year2011

← All events on August 27

August 27 — History Quiz

More Daily Quizzes

Explore August 27

What is the August 27 history quiz about?

History runs on facts, and this project runs on coffee!