Natural Hazards

What is the calmest part of a hurricane?

• Eye

• Eye Wall

• Storm surge

• Edge

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

How do you protect yourself in a hurricane?

• Close all doors and windows

• Use sand bags for barriers

• Have plenty of food and water

• All of the above

Where are hurricanes formed?

• On cold water

• On Warm water

• Anywhere near the ocean

• In the clouds

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where are hurricanes most common

• North

• South

• Near the Equator

• East

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Hurricanes are a very strong type of __________.

• tornado

• blizzard

• tropical storm

• tsunami

At what speed does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

• 129 mph

• 74 mph

• 156 mph

• 130 mph

The warm, wet air from the ocean rises up to form _____________.

• rain clouds

• rainbows

• snow

• lightning

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The center of the hurricane is called the __________.

• bullseye

• point

• nose

• eye

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2