Hurricanes

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Where do hurricanes form?

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In the ocean; near the equator.

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What type of air powers hurricanes?

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Warm, moist air.

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Does global warming impact hurricanes?

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Yes - global warming helps water evaporate faster and powers more hurricanes.

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True or False: Hurricanes get stronger when they reach land.

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False.

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When do most hurricanes form?

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Summer and Fall.

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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 are the main components of a hurricane?

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Eye, eyewall, and rainbands.

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What is the 'eye' of a hurricane?

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The calm center of the hurricane, surrounded by the eyewall.

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What is the 'eyewall' of a hurricane?

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The area surrounding the eye, where the strongest winds and heaviest rains occur.