Air Masses and Hurricanes Review

Hurricanes usually occur between the months of __________.

• January and March

• April and June

• November and January

• June and November

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The center of the hurricane is called the __________.

• bullseye

• point

• nose

• eye

The sea water that starts a hurricane gets warm from ________________.

• volcanoes

• the moon

• lightning

• the sun

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Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.

• Arctic
• Tropical
• Arid
• None of the above

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What is the highest category hurricane?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 7

Why does a hurricane slow down when it hits land?

• The wind stops it

• It stops raining

• It loses its energy source

• The air is different

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The pressure inside a hurricane is _______.

• High
• Low

Where do most hurricanes develop?

• Middle of the United States
• Near the Equator
• Near Canada and Alaska
• Antarctica

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Which picture shows material that is more dense?

• The picture of the left

• The picture on the right

When do particles move faster?

• In hot water

• In cold water

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