Storms

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 at or above 74 miles per hour

• They cause more deaths every year than tornadoes and earthquakes

Which country would most likely be affected by a typhoon?

• The United States

• Japan

• Spain

• Brazil

What happens immediately after a hurricane makes landfall?

• It gets stronger

• It gets weaker

• Its winds pick up speed

• It starts hailing

What causes a hurricane?

• Rain, wind, and sea

• Strong winds only

• Mixtures of hot and cold air

• Change in the weather pattern

How are hurricanes organised?

• Categories

• A powerful thunderstorm

• Created by strong winds

• Shaking of the earth caused by waves

When is the hurricane season?

• June 1- November 30

• May 15- November 30

• None of the above

• All of the above

What is the strongest category of hurricane?

• Category 5
• Category 10
• Category 1

Most tornadoes in the US occur along 

• gulf of mexico

• the coastal areas

• texas to illinois

• florida to Virginia

Tornadoes occur least often in this month.

• May
• January
• June
• April

What measures the intensity of a tornado?

• Categories
• Tornado Scale
• Fujita Scale 
• Intense Scale