Ch.11 Hurricanes

What is the calm area in the center of a hurricane called?

• Wall
• Eye
• Arm
• Hole

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where are the strongest winds and heaviest rains in a hurricane located?

• In the eyewall
• In the outer bands
• On the leading edge
• On the lagging edge

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The pressure inside a hurricane is _______.

• High
• Low

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be ________.

• Cool
• Warm
• Cold
• Hot

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What causes damage in a hurricane?

• Winds
• Flooding
• Storm Surge
• All of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

2. Which are bigger, hurricanes or tornadoes?

• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes

What is the most powerful part of a hurricane?

• Eye

• Eye Wall

• Storm surge

• Edge

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How do you protect yourself in a hurricane?

• Close all doors and windows

• Use sand bags for barriers

• Have plenty of food and water

• All of the above

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NGSS.3-5-ETS1-2

NGSS.3-ESS3-1

NGSS.4-ESS3-2

What do the wind speeds need to reach for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

• 23 - 39 mph
• 40 - 73 mph
• 74 mph
• 600 mph

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What fuels a hurricane's strength?

• Wind
• Sunlight
• Warm Water
• Cold Water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2