Hurricanes Test 2024M

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Hurricanes are rated from ______ to _____?

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1 to 5

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True or False: Meteorologists can NOT predict how strong winds from a hurricane will be.

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False

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What is the temperature in degrees Celsius at point D?

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30

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True or False: Hurricanes can produce tornadoes.

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TRUE!

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Which of the following was the deadliest hurricane in recorded history? Hurricane Ike 2008, Hurricane Harvey 2017, Galveston Hurricane of 1900, Hurricane Katrina 2005?

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Galveston Hurricane of 1900

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What is a hurricane?

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A rapidly rotating storm system characterized by a center of low pressure, a closed low-level atmospheric circulation, strong winds, and a spiral arrangement of thunderstorms that produce heavy rains and showers.

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What scale is used to classify hurricanes?

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

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What are the main components of a hurricane?

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Eye, Eyewall, and Rainbands.

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What conditions are necessary for hurricane formation?

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

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The calm center of a hurricane, typically characterized by light winds and clear skies.