Hurricanes

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Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.

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Tropical

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True or False: Hurricanes help regulate our climate by moving heat energy from the equator to the poles keeping the Earth's temperatures STABLE.

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True

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What is the center of the Hurricane called?

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The Eye

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Where do Hurricanes form?

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NEAR the Equator

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Most of the damage from hurricanes happens because of -

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Storm surge (flooding)

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What is a hurricane?

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

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What scale is used to measure hurricane intensity?

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

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What is the 'storm surge'?

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A rise in sea level caused by the strong winds of a hurricane, leading to flooding.

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What are the main components of a hurricane?

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The eye, eye wall, and rainbands.

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What is the 'eye' of a hurricane?

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The calm center of the hurricane where winds are light.