New Jersey hit hard by superstorm Sandy
Nov. 05, 2012
Q: While Sandy killed more people in New York last week, the scope of the damage was far more extensive in New Jersey where the hurricane first came ashore. Where is New Jersey on this map?
Circle the area on this map
Q: The storm caused catastrophic flooding in the New York City suburb of Hoboken, N.J., where the National Guard rescued residents trapped by sewage-filled water. What separates Hoboken from New York City?
A. East River
B. Harlem River
C. Hudson River
D. New York Bay
Q: The storm also flooded the subway tunnels under the East River. The East River separates Manhattan from . . .
A. Brooklyn
B. Long Island
C. Queens
D. All of the above
Q: Barrier islands are relatively narrow strips of sand that are parallel to the mainland coast. Sandy devastated several East Coast barrier islands. Which of these cities is NOT on a barrier island?
A. Atlantic City, N.J.
B. Staten Island, N.Y.
C. Galveston, Texas
D. Miami Beach, Florida
Q: Sea levels have risen about eight inches in the last century, increasing the devastation caused by hurricanes. The warming climate is melting land ice worldwide and expanding ocean water. By the end of this century, scientists believe sea levels could rise . . .
A. Another 8 inches
B. About a foot
C. Nearly two feet
D. More than 3 feet
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