Hurricanes 101 2020

How does ocean water get warm enough for hurricanes to form?

• the convection of the Sun's energy onto the water

• the radiation of the Sun's energy onto the water

• the transformation of Sun's energy onto the water

• the conduction of the Sun's energy onto the water

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Hurricanes gain strength when it travels over ____________________ .

• cool ocean water

• salty ocean water

• warm ocean water

• shallow ocean water

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View the colored diagram. Which area of the map would produce the most hurricanes and violent storms?

• the gray areas - over warm land

• the gray areas - over cool land

• near the equator

• near the poles

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Choose all answers that are names for "hurricanes".

• typhoon

• tropical cyclone

• hurricane

• tropical storm

Which situation would reduce the strength of a hurricane?

• the formation of a low-pressure area

• the formation of a high-pressure area

• warm water moving into the area

• cool water moving into the area

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Which air pressure condition must occur for a hurricane to form?

• low-pressure atmosphere

• high-pressure atmosphere

• moderate-air pressure atmosphere

• slightly-mild air pressure atmosphere

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Choose all conditions that must occur simultaneously for a hurricane to develop.

• low air pressure

• warm temperatures

• moist ocean air

• tropical winds (near the equator)

Which news headline would most likely occur during hurricane season?

• Unusually Cold Ocean Water Has Hurricane Watchers Nervous

• Storm Surge a Major Concern for New Orleans, Louisiana

• Canada Braces for Strong Hurricane Season

• Average Ocean Temperatures Down 6-Degrees: Hurricane Season Will Be Strong

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What is true about a hurricane that travels into the warmer waters of the Gulf of Mexico?

• The hurricane will likely lose strength.

• The hurricane will likely get more disorganized.

• The hurricane will likely get stronger when it hits land.

• The hurricane will likely get stronger.

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Which list of situations would allow a hurricane to form?

• Near Equator, warm water, high air pressure

• Near Equator, warm water, low air pressure

• Near Poles, cold water, low air pressure

• Near Poles, cold water, high air pressure

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