Hurricane Katrina Webquest

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What is the minimum ocean water temperature required for the formation of a tropical cyclone?

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26° Celsius

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In which ocean are tropical cyclones referred to as typhoons?

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Western Pacific

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A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 178 to 208 kph is classified as a Category ___ storm.

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3, 3, three

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What is the main factor that differentiates a tropical storm from a hurricane?

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Wind speed

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Hurricanes can cause a temporary rise in sea level known as a storm ___.

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surge

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What is the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale used for?

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To rate a hurricane's strength

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Remembering

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At what wind speed does a tropical cyclone become classified as a hurricane in the northeastern Pacific or North Atlantic Ocean?

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74 miles per hour

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Remembering

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The Saffir-Simpson scale does not include damage from _______.

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floods

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Understanding

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Which category on the Saffir-Simpson scale is associated with wind speeds between 130–156 mph?

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Category Four

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Understanding

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Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana in August 2005 at category ___ strength.

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three

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Analyzing