Hurricanes: Earth's Mightiest Storms Comprehension

What is the MAIN cause of hurricanes?

• high-pressure areas over warm oceans

• low-pressure areas over warm oceans

• high-pressure areas over cold oceans

• low-pressure areas over cold oceans

What causes the air in a hurricane to spiral?

• the condensation of moisture

• the ebb and flow of tides

• the rotation of the earth

• the heat of the sun

Under which heading would you be MOST likely to find the causes of a hurricane?

• "The Making of a Hurricane"

• "Into the Eye of the Storm"

• "Weather Instruments"

• "World Names"

How do the photos help the reader understand the ideas in the article?

• They show the differences between a hurricane and a tsunami.

• They show the destructive effects of hurricanes.

• They show important weather instruments.

• They show important weather scientists.

What kind of text structure does the sentence below show?

The low-pressure area acts like a chimney--warm air is drawn in at the bottom, rises in a column, cools, and spreads out. As the air rises and more is drawn in, the storm grows.

• compare-and-contrast

• problem-and-solution

• order of importance

• cause-and-effect

Which graphic feature in the article is MOST helpful in showing the reader how a hurricane forms?

• the satellite image

• the diagram

• the photo

• the map

Which graphic feature in the article is MOST helpful in showing the reader the paths of hurricanes?

• the satellite image

• the photograph

• the diagram

• the map

Which of these is MOST responsible for improvements in the prediction of hurricanes?

• satellites

• hygrometers

• anemometers

• airplanes

Use the articles "Hurricanes: Earth's Mightiest Storms" and "Recovering from Katrina" to answer.

How are the two articles DIFFERENT in focus?

• "Recovering from Katrina" focuses on the effects of one particular hurricane.

• "Recovering from Katrina" focuses on the causes of hurricanes.

• "Hurricanes" focuses on firsthand reports of hurricanes.

• "Hurricanes" focuses on the effects of hurricanes.

Use the articles "Hurricanes: Earth's Mightiest Storms" and "Recovering from Katrina" to answer.

What conclusion can the reader make based on the facts presented in both articles?

• Hurricanes are not a major concern for citizens of the United States, so government research about them is not necessary.

• Climate change is creating stronger hurricanes, so hurricanes will cause much greater damage in the future.

• Hurricane prediction is improving but these mighty storms still cause devastating damage.

• Hurricane prediction is impossible, so there is no way to save lives during a hurricane.