Hurricanes

What is the center of the hurricane called?

• The nose

• The eye

• The hand

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The eye is the _______ part of the hurricane.

• Calmest

• Most damaging

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Which part of the hurricane is where the most damaging winds are found?

• The eye wall

• The eye

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How many different categories of hurricanes are there?

• 2

• 5

• 7

Which categories are the most dangerous hurricanes?

• Categories 1 and 2

• Categories 3, 4, and 5

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In the United States, hurricanes mostly affect ....

• The western part of the country

• The southeastern part of the country

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What kind of air causes hurricanes to form?

• Cold, dry air

• Warm, moist air

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Which one would you rather experience, an earthquake or a hurricane?

• Earthquake

• Hurricane

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_______ of every year is hurricane season.

• July to October

• March to May

• June to November

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