Heat Waves and Cold Waves Quiz

Question 1

A heat wave is typically defined as a period of abnormally high temperatures lasting how many days or more?

Accepted Answer

2-5 days

Answer

10-15 days

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1-2 days

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6-10 days

Question 2

What is the most common health problem that occurs in the human body during a heat wave?

Accepted Answer

Heat stroke

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Common cold

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Asthma

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Malaria

Question 3

How is a cold wave defined?

Accepted Answer

Period of abnormally low temperatures

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Light snowstorm

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Period of strong winds

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Period of rainfall

Question 4

Why are elderly people and children at greater risk during a heat wave?

Accepted Answer

Weak immune system

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Poor diet

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More outdoor activities

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Low water consumption

Question 5

How much water should be consumed during a heat wave to keep the body hydrated?

Accepted Answer

8-10 glasses or more

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15-20 glasses

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1-2 glasses

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3-4 glasses

Question 6

What types of diseases are more common during a cold wave?

Accepted Answer

Respiratory diseases

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Eye diseases

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Diarrheal diseases

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Skin diseases

Question 7

What precaution should be taken to stay cool indoors during a heat wave?

Accepted Answer

Use curtains on windows and run air conditioning

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Sit in sunlight

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Open all windows

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Stay without clothes

Question 8

What precautions should be taken to keep the body warm during a cold wave?

Accepted Answer

Wear warm clothes and stay indoors

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Spend more time outdoors

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Wear light clothes

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Eat cold food

Question 9

During a heat wave, at what time is it most dangerous to go outside?

Accepted Answer

11 AM to 4 PM

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6 PM to 8 PM

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6 AM to 8 AM

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9 PM to 11 PM

Question 10

What are the symptoms of heat stroke?

Accepted Answer

High fever and loss of consciousness

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Diarrhea and vomiting

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Rash on skin

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Cough and cold

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