Hurricanes

Hurricanes

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Science

6th - 8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the southern hemisphere of the earth, hurricanes circle __________.

Back

clockwise

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The center of the hurricane is called the __________.

Back

eye

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The most dangerous type of hurricane has a score of __________.

Back

Category 5

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The warm, wet air from the ocean rises up to form _____________.

Back

rain clouds

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

At what speed does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

Back

74 mph

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a hurricane?

Back

A powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What scale is used to measure hurricane intensity?

Back

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

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