Extreme Weather in the Caribbean

What is the most destructive part of a hurricane?

• Wind

• Rain

• Storm Surge

• Hail

What direction does a hurricane rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• Right

• Left

Where do most hurricanes start in the Atlantic Ocean?

• Africa

• North America

• South America

• Asia

How many stages does a hurricane have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What happens when a hurricane encounters a large land mass?

• It picks up speed

• It loses its strength

• It grows in size

Which Climate Zone experiences all four seasons?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

Which Climate Zone is usually cold?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

Which Climate Zone usually experiences warm weather?

• Polar

• Temperate

• Tropical

What causes a hurricane to rotate and spin the way it does?

• Ocean Currents

• Optical Illusion Effect

• Coriolis Effect

• Mary-go-round Effect

What is used to measure the strength of a hurricane?

• Fujita Scale

• Weather Men

• Weather Women

• Saffir/Simpson Scale