HMH Hurricanes 5th grade

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What part do heat and water play in a hurricane’s life?

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They give energy to it.

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When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

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When the wind speed of the storm gets to 74 miles per hour.

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What does the word regions mean?

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Are areas.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The center of a hurricane where there is little action.

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What is the definition for the word surge?

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A sudden powerful movement forward or upward.

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What is a hurricane?

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A large storm system characterized by strong winds and heavy rain.

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What conditions are necessary for a hurricane to form?

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Warm ocean water, moist air, and low wind shear.

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What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

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A scale used to classify hurricanes based on their wind speed.

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What is storm surge?

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An abnormal rise in sea level during a storm, caused by strong winds.

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

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A hurricane has wind speeds of 74 mph or higher, while a tropical storm has lower wind speeds.