Hurricanes

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What is a hurricane?

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A hurricane is a large, powerful storm that forms over warm ocean waters and has strong winds and heavy rain.

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

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74 MPH.

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How many categories of hurricanes are there?

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There are 5 categories of hurricanes.

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What is the name of the hurricane that caused devastating damage in New Orleans in 2005?

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Katrina.

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What do we use to protect our windows during a hurricane?

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Shutters.

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True or False: People living near the coast are the safest during a hurricane.

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FALSE.

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What is the main cause of hurricanes?

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Hurricanes are caused by warm, moist air rising over warm ocean waters.

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What scale is used to measure the strength of hurricanes?

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

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What is storm surge?

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Storm surge is the rise in sea level caused by a hurricane, leading to flooding in coastal areas.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The eye is the calm center of a hurricane, surrounded by the eyewall where the strongest winds occur.