Q1.
Study the text and photo below about a news report and photograph showing the effects
of Hurricane Irma on the Dutch island of Sint Maarten.
Hurricane Irma hit several islands in the Caribbean on 6 September 2017, with devastating
consequences for the local population. On Sint Maarten, it has so far resulted in eight deaths.
Officials say that 95% of the island has been destroyed and the international airport and
harbour have been seriously damaged. Power, running water and most communications have
been knocked out by this powerful storm.'
Photo: Overturned shipping containers in Sint Maarten
Assess the extent to which tropical storms have effects on people and the environment.
Use the information above and an example you have studied.
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