August 27 Quiz: Hurricane Irene

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2011

Question 1 of 5

What type of storm was Hurricane Irene?

ATornado

BBlizzard

CTropical Cyclone

DDrought

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2009

Question 2 of 5

What was the response of the US government to the internal conflict in Myanmar?

AEconomic sanctions

BMilitary intervention

CDiplomatic negotiations

DNo response

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2006

Question 3 of 5

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

APilot error

BMechanical failure

CWeather conditions

DAir traffic control mistake

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2003

Question 4 of 5

What were the scientific implications of Mars' close approach to Earth?

AIncreased risk of asteroid impact

BImproved opportunities for space exploration

CDisruption of Earth's gravitational field

DNo significant effects

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1992

Question 5 of 5

What was the cause of the Aeroflot Flight 2808 crash?

APilot error

BMechanical failure

CBad weather

DFuel exhaustion

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

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TopicHurricane Irene

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