Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Anatomy of a Hurricane

by Georgia Harding

​Anatomy of a Hurricane

​Learning Intention:

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​-To understand how hurricanes work

​-Identify the main parts of a hurricane

​-Know the weather conditions associated with hurricanes

​Success Criteria

​I can label the main parts of a hurricane.

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​Describe weather conditions associated with a hurricane.

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​List the characteristics of different categories of hurricanes.

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​Describe the impact of hurricanes.

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​Identify ways that we can prepare for hurricanes.

​Watch the video

​Make notes on key features or facts about a hurricane.

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​List the windspeed criteria for each category of hurricane

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​Complete the quiz

​Anatomy of a Hurricane

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During what months do hurricanes occur?

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Four bodies of water in which hurricanes are active

Multiple Choice

Accelerate means to

• Stop

• Slow down

• Speed up

• Appear

Multiple Select

Hurricanes occur _______ of the equator in _______waters and places where there is __________atmospheric pressure.

• Warm

• Low

• North

• South

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The

winds are responsible  for pushing hurricanes along

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Hurricanes spin in a

direction.

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A Tropical storm becomes a hurricane when it reaches wind speeds of

miles per hour.

Multiple Select

The center and area of lowest pressure in a hurricane is called the _______ .  This area is usually calm and __________-free and ranges from 4-40 miles across. The area immediately surrounding the center of the hurricane is called the __________ and has the most violent winds.

• eye wall

• cloud

• eye

• cloud cover

Multiple Select

Three main weather elements that accompany hurricanes are; _________________, _________________ and ______________________.

• Precipitation

• Winds

• Cloud

• Air pressure

• Humidity

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What are two damages caused by hurricanes?

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What are two things that can cause a hurricane to slow down?