NOAA Hurricanes

NOAA Hurricanes

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Geography

9th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary source of energy for hurricanes?

Back

Warm ocean waters

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which hemisphere do hurricanes rotate counter-clockwise?

Back

Northern hemisphere

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

Back

74 mph

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the greatest threat posed by hurricanes according to the passage? Options: Strong winds, Storm surge, Tornadoes, Rip currents

Back

Storm surge

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Safir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale used to measure?

Back

Wind speed

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Whats the lowest wind speed a storm can have and still be considered a hurricane?

Back

74 mph

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Does the eye of the hurricane have HIGH or LOW pressure?

Back

LOW