Hurricane

What is one reason that the Galveston hurricane of 1900 was so devastating?

• the people of Galveston had no advance warning and no preparation
• the people of Galveston abandoned their homes in the days before the hurricane hit
• the government of Galveston was ineffective and couldn't handle what happened
• the walls that had been built weren't tall enough to withstand the hurricane

Which region of Texas has the most oil fields?

• Coastal Plains
• North Central Plains
• Great Plains
• Mountains and Basins

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-1

What is this Hurricane?

• Hurricane Maria

• Hurricane Allen

• Hurricane Emily

• Hurricane Irma

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is this hurricane?

• Hurricane Allen

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Debby

• Hurricane Gloria

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is this Typhoon called?

• Typhoon Holly

• Typhoon Neoguri

• Typhoon Haiyan

• Typhoon Ian

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is this Typhoon called?

• Typhoon Neoguri

• Typhoon Goni

• Typhoon Nepartak

• Typhoon Atsani

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which hurricane season is it?

• 2005

• 2014

• 2006

• 2017

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is this cyclone called?

• Cyclone Monica

• Cyclone Erin

• Cyclone Gita

• Cyclone Keni

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where does the name hurricane come from?

• The dictionary

• A Native American word meaning "evil wind"

• A French word for "fast wind"

• The opposite of himmacane

What is the most powerful part of a hurricane?

• Eye

• Eye Wall

• Storm surge

• Edge

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2