Hurricane

1. Which of the following is a true statement about hurricanes?

• They only affect the 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

1. Which word best describes the eye of a 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

Which country would most likely be affected by a typhoon?

• The United States

• Japan

• Spain

• Brazil

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 warning 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 24 hours

What is a hurricane?

• is a type of natural disaster

• is a storm that happen over open water

• is a spiral of heavy winds

• is a mixture of hot and cold air

What causes a hurricane?

• Rain, wind, and sea

• Strong winds only

• Mixtures of hot and cold air

• Change in the weather pattern

How are hurricanes monitored?

• By a weather map

• By meterologist and satelite

• By a radar

• By the Richter scale

How should we prepare for a hurricane?

• Canned food, water, ply wood

• Flashlight, canned food, water, and shutters

• Canned food only

• Flashlight, canned food, water, radio, shutters, and ply wood