Hurricane Review

How long can it take to recover from a severe hurricane?

• At least 10 years

• A couple of days

• Up to a month

• Months or even years

Which aspect of a hurricane creates the most damage once the storm reaches land?

• Lightning Strikes

• Earthquakes

• Heavy Rainfall

• Storm Surge

What does a hurricane warning mean?

• A hurricane will land within a matter of hours

• Conditions are favorable (good) for a hurricane, but no hurricane has been spotted.

• A hurricane has been spotted and will make landfall within 24 hours (evacuate or take shelter)

• Conditions are favorable (good) for a tornado

What is the scientific study of climate and weather called?

• Cryptology

• Weatherite

• Meteorology

• Morphology

How do Hurricane Hunters help meteorologists?

• They use anti-wind devices to stop hurricanes from developing.

• They provide data on wind speeds, wind direction, pressure, and temperature of a hurricane.

• They evacuate people from the islands before a hurricane strikes.

• They classify hurricanes on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

The Saffir-Simpson Scale classifies hurricanes into _________ categories based on ________________ .

Atlantic hurricanes usually begin  ______________________________ .

Hurricanes are powered by __________________________________.

Hurricanes move because they are pushed by _________________ .

Hurricanes start out as ______________________________ .