Hurricanes

Front

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

Back

clockwise

Front

The center of the hurricane is called the __________.

Back

eye

Front

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

Back

Category 5

Front

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

Back

rain clouds

Front

At what speed does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

Back

74 mph

Front

What is a hurricane?

Back

A powerful tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

Front

What scale is used to measure hurricane intensity?

Back

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Front

What is the main cause of hurricanes?

Back

Warm ocean water and atmospheric conditions.

Front

What is the difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm?

Back

A hurricane has sustained winds of 74 mph or higher.

Front

What is the 'eye' of a hurricane?

Back

The calm center of the hurricane.