8.10C Ocean Storms and Hurricanes Lesson Notes

Multiple Choice

Describe the strength of Hurricane Katrina after it made landfall -

• The strength of the storm increased because of the heat of the ground.

• The strength of the storm decreased because it was no longer being fed by warm ocean water.

• The strength of the storm did not change.

Multiple Choice

What kind of severe weather do you think the people of Louisville, KY experienced from the path of the storm?

• Torrential rain, storm ocean water surge flooding, and extremely dangerous winds for living organisms

• Torrential rain, flooding, and strong winds that damage roofs and power lines

• Thunderstorms, flooding, and strong winds

• Rain showers, possible flooding, and weak winds

Multiple Choice

If Typhoon Nesat had continued along the same path, which development would most likely have reduced its strength before it hit Hanoi?

• The formation of a low pressure area south of Bangkok

• Cool water moving into the sea east of Hanoi

• The formation of a high pressure area south of Bangkok

• Warm water moving into the sea east of Hanoi