Hurricanes

In which areas do hurricanes form?

• over warm oceans near the equator

• over large warm lakes close to the ocean

• in the warm waters of the Mediterranean Sea

• in the cool waters of theNorth Sea

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When do most hurricanes occur?

• In the spring and early summer, between March and June

• In the summer and early fall, between June and November

• In the autumn, between August and November

• In the winter, between December and February

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How fast can the winds of hurricanes become?

• over 35 miles per hour

• over 100 miles per hour

• over 200 miles per hour

• over 335 miles per hour

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What kind of tropical cyclone forms above the Pacific Ocean and move north of the equator?

• hurricanes

• cyclones

• typhoons

• tropical disturbances

Though the winds may blow at very high speeds, these violent storms typically move over the open ocean at between...

• 5 and 10 miles per hour.

• 10 and 20 miles per hour.

• 30 and 40 miles per hour.

• 50 and 60 miles per hour.

What kind of tropical cyclone forms above the Indian Ocean and moves south of the equator?

• hurricanes

• cyclones

• typhoons

• tropical disturbances

What kind of tropical cyclone forms above the Atlantic Ocean and moves north of the equator?

• hurricanes

• cyclones

• typhoons

• tropical disturbances

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What wind speeds must a tropical storm reach to qualify as a hurricane?

• >39 mph

• >74 mph

• >111 mph

• >155 mph

A hurricane is surrounded by a series of ... .

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The windiest part of a hurricane is the ________________.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5