Hurricanes, Tyhoons, Cyclones and Tornadoes

Where do tropical storms start?

• northpole

• on the coast

• in the ocean, near the equator

How would a hurricane strengthen?

• move over cold water

• move over warm water

What is the difference between tornadoes and hurricanes?

• hurricanes usually occur over land, while tornadoes almost always form over the ocean.

• tornadoes usually occur over land, while hurricanes almost always form over the ocean.

• the only difference is the damage they can cause to the infrastructure and to the people

• they have no big difference

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What is the difference between cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons?

• the amount of water

• the speed of the winds

• the temperature of the water

• the location where the storm occurs

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At what speed does a storm becomes a hurricane?

• 74

• 70

• 80

• 100

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Over what do tornadoes form?

• Land

• Sea

• Poles

• Mountains

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Hurricanes form over the . . .

• Land

• Oceans

• Poles

• Mountains

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What is the source for warming up ocean water?

• the sun

• water movement

• wind

An area where air or liquid spins in a circle is called a

• vortex

• spin cycle

• cool front

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The eye of a storm

• means the storm is over

• is in the middle of a hurricane and is generally very calm winds for a short while

• is the most dangerous time in a storm

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