Hurricanes

Which of the following is a true statement about hurricanes?

• They cause more deaths every year than tornadoes and earthquakes

• They cannot be measured on any scientific scale

• They cannot be measured on any scientific scale

• They only affect tropical areas

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Which word best describes the eye of a hurricane?

• Tranquil

• Stormy

• Windy

• Cold

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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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In which U.S. state would a hurricane most likely strike?

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How are tropical storms in the Northern Hemisphere different from tropical storms in the Southern Hemisphere?

• The winds spin faster in the Southern Hemisphere

• Tropical storms cause more rain in the Southern Hemisphere

• Tropical storms don't turn into hurricanes in the Southern Hemisphere

• The winds spin in opposite directions

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Which country would most likely be affected by a typhoon?

• The United States

• Japan

• Spain

• Brazil

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What can you infer about low and high-pressure air masses from the movie?

• Low pressure systems are associated with stormy weather

• High pressure systems are associated with cyclones

• Low and high pressure systems must meet to form a hurricane

• Low pressure systems are associated with the Southern Hemisphere

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Which device do meteorologists use to predict where hurricanes will land?

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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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If you heard a hurricane warning announced over the radio, what would it mean?

• A small hurricane has been upgraded to a strong hurricane

• A tropical storm at sea has been upgraded to a hurricane

• A big hurricane is projected to hit land within 12 hours

• A big hurricane is projected to hit land within 36 hours

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