Hurricanes Review

Front

Where does most of the evaporation of water vapor from oceans occur?

Back

near the Equator.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Front

Where does the Storm Start? Options: Over Cold Water, Over Antarctica, Over Warm Water, Overseas

Back

Over Warm Water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

Why does a hurricane slow down when it hits land?

Back

It loses its energy source

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

What happens when a hurricane makes landfall?

Back

Weakens

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Front

The pressure inside of a hurricane is ______.

Back

Low

Front

What is the primary cause of storm surge during a hurricane? Options: High winds, Heavy rainfall, Low atmospheric pressure, Ocean currents

Back

High winds

Front

Which part of a hurricane is typically the calmest?

Back

The eye

Front

What scale is used to measure the intensity of hurricanes?

Back

Saffir-Simpson scale

Front

Which part of a hurricane is responsible for the strongest winds?

Back

The eyewall

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Front

What is the typical season for hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean? Options: Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Back

Summer, Fall