It's a Hurricane!

What is a hurricane?

• A fast moving storm system that brings strong winds and heavy rain

• A type of drink

• A storm system with winds that are less than 75 mph

What are the parts of a hurricane?

• Eye, Eye Wall and Rain Bands

• Wind, Heavy Rains and Heat

• Eye, Eye Lash and Eye brow

• Eye, Wind and Rain

How is a hurricane measured?

• Wind Speeds

• Heavy Rains

• Measuring Tape

• Ruler

The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from...

• May to November

• June to November

• From Sunrise to Sunset

What temperature does ocean water have to be to form a hurricane?

• 75 mph

• 80 degrees fahrenheit

• 1956

• 120 kmph

You CAN NOT track a hurricane!

• True

• False

What is the name of the scale used to rank (categorize) hurricanes?

• The Hurricane Scale

• The Richter Scale

• The Saffir-Simpson Scale

What are two (2) other names for hurricanes?

• Typhoons and Cyclones

• Tyrants and Cyclists

• Tantrums and Customs

How many hurricane categories are there?

• 2

• 10

• 6

• 5

Which hurricane category is the STRONGEST?

• 2

• 3

• 5

• 6