Devastation in Tacloban after Typhoon Haiyan
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What percentage of the city of Tacloban was destroyed by the 5 metre high storm surge from Typhoon Haiyan?

  • 90% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 75%
  • 25%
  • What was one of the primary effects of Typhoon Haiyan on infrastructure?

  • Bridges collapsed
  • Power lines and telephone poles were knocked down (correct)
  • Roads were washed away
  • Dams were breached
  • How many people lost their source of income due to the destruction caused by Typhoon Haiyan?

  • 4 million
  • 6 million (correct)
  • 5 million
  • 3 million
  • Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a secondary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?

    <p>Mass migration out of affected areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much rainfall was reported over a few days during Typhoon Haiyan?

    <p>Over 400 mm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the impacts of Typhoon Haiyan on essential services?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary effect that caused the highest number of casualties during Typhoon Haiyan?

    <p>Storm surges flattening coastal areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a secondary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?

    <p>Major shortages of food, water, and aid supplies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the most significant impact of the high mortality rate caused by Typhoon Haiyan?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a primary effect of Typhoon Haiyan?

    <p>30,000 fishing boats were destroyed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which province was the worst affected by Typhoon Haiyan?

    <p>Leyte</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the information provided, approximately how many people were affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines?

    <p>14 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What helped provide incomes to those who lost their livelihoods due to Typhoon Haiyan?

    <p>The rebuilding and recovery efforts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which organizations vaccinated thousands of children against diseases like polio and measles?

    <p>World Health Organization and UNICEF</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of the mass immunization scheme?

    <p>To prevent the spread of diseases in temporary shelters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many homes were pledged to be built under the government's 'build back better' strategy?

    <p>205,000 homes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the government identify as too hazardous to live in?

    <p>Coastal areas of the Eastern Visayas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aid organization supported the replacement of fishing boats, helping the recovery of a vital sector?

    <p>Oxfam</p> Signup and view all the answers

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