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Which of the following is a true statement about hurricanes?

• They only affect tropical areas
• They cannot be measured on any scientific scale
• Their winds are always above 74 miles per hour
• They cause more deaths every year than tornadoes and earthquakes

Which word best describes the eye of the hurricane?

• Tranquil
• Stormy
• Windy
• Cold

If a hurricane destroyed an entire U.S. city, what category would it most likely be?

• Category 1 or 2
• Category A or B
• Category X or Y
• Category 4 or 5

In which U.S. state would a hurricane most likely strike?

• Alabama
• Vermont
• Kansas
• Arizona

How are tropical storms in the Northern Hemisphere different from tropical storms in the Southern Hemisphere?

• The winds spin faster in the Southern Hemisphere
• Tropical storms cause more rain in the Southern Hemisphere
• Tropical storms don't turn into hurricanes in the Southern Hemisphere
• The winds spin in opposite directions

Which country would most likely be affected by a typhoon?

• The United States
• Japan
• Spain
• Brazil

What can you infer about low and high-pressure air masses from the movie?

• Low pressure systems are associated with stormy weather
• High pressure systems are associated with cyclones
• Low and high pressure systems must meet to form a hurricane
• Low pressure systems are associated with the Southern Hemisphere

Which device do meteorologists use to predict where hurricanes will land?

• thermometer
• barometer
• satellite
• compass

What happens immediately after a hurricane makes landfall?

• It gets stronger 
• It gets weaker
• Its winds pick up speed
• It starts hailing

If you heard a hurricane watch announced over the radio, what would it mean?

• A tropical storm at sea has been upgraded to a hurricane
• A big hurricane is projected to hit land within 12 hours
• A small hurricane has been upgraded to a strong hurricane
• A big hurricane is projected to hit land within 36 hours