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

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which country would most likely be affected by a typhoon?

• The United States

• Japan

• Spain

• Brazil

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What happens immediately after a hurricane makes landfall?

• It gets stronger

• It gets weaker

• Its winds pick up speed

• It starts hailing

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How are hurricaned organised?

• Categories

• A powerful thunderstorm

• Created by strong winds

• Shaking of the earth caused by waves

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When is the hurricane season?

• June 1- November 30

• May 15- November 30

• None of the above

• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the highest category?

• category 2

• category 3

• category 4

• category 5

What temperature of the ocean does a hurricane need to be form?

• Warm

• Cold

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How is a hurricane measured?

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• EF scale

• Richter Scale

• Pulse