Weather and Marine Weather Systems

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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1. Which word best describes the eye of a hurricane?

• Tranquil

• Stormy

• Windy

• Cold

Which country would most likely be affected by a typhoon?

• The United States

• Japan

• Spain

• Brazil

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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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What is a hurricane?

• is a type of natural disaster

• is a storm that happen over open water

• is a spiral of heavy winds

• is a mixture of hot and cold air

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What causes a hurricane?

• Rain, wind, and sea

• Strong winds only

• Mixtures of hot and cold air

• Change in the weather pattern

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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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How is a hurricane measured?

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• EF scale

• Richter Scale

• Pulse

Storm found in the Atlantic Ocean.

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

• Typhoon

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