Hurricanes: The Science Behind Killer Storms

Where do hurricanes first form?

• above land

• above ocean water

• in the mountains

• above jungles

What is the first stage of the life cycle of a hurricane?

• Tropical disturbance

• Tropical depression

• Tropical storm

• Hurricane

The eye of the storm may be sunny with light winds.

• True

• False

What are the wind speeds that categorize a storm as a hurricane?

• 38 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

• 74 miles per hour

How are hurricanes named?

• The president decides on the name.

• The people vote on the name.

• Meteorologists use a special alphabetical list of names.

• Anyone can name a hurricane.

Are big Hurricanes more powerful than small ones?

• Yes

• No

• Not always

• Usually

What information can be found under the heading A Hurricane's Life Cycle?

• The different stages a hurricane goes through as it grows.

• Information about tropical cyclones.

• The power of small hurricanes and how long hurricane season may last.

• Where hurricanes begin and the paths they take.

Look at the map on page 223. Why is the caption important?

• It helps you visualize how hurricanes start.

• It provides information about the map by explaining what the shaded areas, arrows, and lighter color of the ocean represent.

• It shows how everything works together with details in the text.

• It gives the reader a visual representation of what is taking place.

When is hurricane season?

• June 1 - October 30 and May 15 - August 30

• July 1 - November 30 and April 15 - November 30

• July 1 - September 30 and June 15 - October 30

• June 1 - November 30 and May 15 - November 30

When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

• when the storm finally reaches land from the ocean

• when several thunderstorms join to form one single storm

• when the wind speed of the storm gets to 74 miles per hour

• when the temperature around the storm becomes 80 degrees Fahrenheit

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