Hurricanes

What is the minimum wind speed of a hurricane?

• 100 MPH

• 74 MPH

• 200 MPH

• 24 MPH

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A tornado is STRONGER than a hurricane.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following are other names for hurricanes? (hint: there's two answers)

• tsunamis

• earthquakes

• tropical cyclones

• typhoons

Hurricanes in the northern hemisphere (where we are) spin clockwise.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Name the next likely hurricane name: Aiden, Barbara, Carlos, Diana, Eric...

• Fred

• Anthony

• Felicia

• Allison

How many categories of hurricanes are there?

Which of the following words is used when you are asked to leave your home for safety?

• 
• move

• evacuate

• relax

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What was the name of the hurricane that occurred in 2005 in New Orleans that caused devastating damage and death toll?

• Katrina

• Maria

• Kenneth

• Michael

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is a useful hurricane preparedness item?

• tv

• pack of batteries

• board games

• pocket knife

People who live near the coast (close to the beach) are the safest during a hurricane.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2