Hurricanes of 2023 Quiz

One of the most notable hurricanes of 2023 that struck Puerto Rico was (a)  

• Hurricane Fiona
• Hurricane Ian
• Hurricane Earl
• Hurricane Nicole

Which hurricane in 2023 was a Category 4 storm that hit Florida?

• Hurricane Fiona

• Hurricane Ian

• Hurricane Earl

• Hurricane Nicole

What was the wind speed of Hurricane Ian when it hit Florida?

• Over 100 miles per hour

• Over 120 miles per hour

• Over 155 miles per hour

• Over 180 miles per hour

(a)   caused flooding in the Bahamas in August 2023.

• Hurricane Fiona
• Hurricane Ian
• Hurricane Earl
• Hurricane Nicole

Match the following actions with their importance in hurricane preparation.

• Disregard forecasts and alerts

• Ignore weather updates

• Procrastinate on preparations

• Wait until the last minute

• Establish an emergency strategy

• Have a plan in place

• Depend solely on others for updates

• Rely on neighbors for information

What is expected to happen to hurricane seasons as climate change continues?

• They will become less intense

• They will become more intense and frequent

• They will remain the same

• They will only affect certain regions

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

Match the following actions with their appropriate hurricane preparedness strategies.

• Disregard official safety instructions

• Ignore evacuation routes

• Develop comprehensive emergency plans

• Avoid making any plans

• Neglect to organize any emergency procedures

• Be increasingly prepared and resilient

• Depend on previous hurricane outcomes

• Rely solely on past experiences

Why is it important to heed the warnings of local authorities during a hurricane?

• They have outdated information

• They have the most up-to-date information

• They are usually incorrect

• They only provide general advice

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CCSS.RI.11-12.6

Dylan made a project for a hurricane. Which statment is false about Dyaln's project?

• Dylan's project shows that hurricanes happen in water.

• Dylan's project shows that hurricanes move in a circular motion

• Dylan's project shows that there is an eye of the storm

• Dylan's project shows that hurricanes move at 175 mph

Answer explanation

The model does not show how fast the hurricane is moving- but it does shows us it starts in oceans, it moves in a circular pattern, and there is an eye of the storm.

What is storm that contains storm surges and has wind speeds of 74 mph - 200 mph?

• thunderstorms
• severe thunderstorms
• tornadoes
• hurricanes