Hurricanes: Earth's Mightiest Storms- Vocabulary

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What does the word 'ancient' mean?

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from long ago

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What does the word 'source' mean?

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where something comes from

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What is the opposite of 'careful'?

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careless

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What does the word 'whirling' mean?

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spinning

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What does the word 'harmless' mean?

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not causing pain or injury

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What is a hurricane?

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A large, powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain.

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What causes hurricanes to form?

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Warm ocean water and atmospheric conditions.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The calm center of the storm.

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What are hurricane winds measured with?

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An anemometer.

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What scale is used to classify hurricanes?

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.