Hurricane Test: Mr. D's Science Classes

Where do most hurricanes happen in the United States?

• Eastern Region

• Western Region

• Southwest Region

• Southeast Region

Answer explanation

Most hurricanes happen in the southeast area of the United States. The Southeast area has a lot of coastline. Hurricanes usually happen along these coastlines.

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In the Atlantic Ocean all hurricanes are called:

• Cyclones

• Typhoons

• Thunderstorms

• Windstorms

Answer explanation

All hurricanes are also called cyclones. It's just another name for a hurricane.

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Most cyclones that form in the Pacific are called:

• hurricanes

• typhoons

• thunderstorms

• windstorms

Answer explanation

Typhoons are common in the Pacific Oean and spin clockwise in the Southern Hemisphere.

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True or False: Hurricanes can never happen in Delaware.

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Answer explanation

Hurricane has been hit by 3 Hurricanes in its history.

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People who study hurricanes are called:

• Scientist

• Doctors

• Meteorologists

• Engineers

Answer explanation

Mr. Dougherty wants to be a Meteorologist. He will be a real scientist.

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A storm that becomes a hurricane does so when the winds have reached:

• 20 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 72 miles per hour

• 74 miles per hour

Answer explanation

When a hurricane hits 74 MPH it officially becomes a hurricane. An Hurricane Hunter goes up and checks the speed of the winds.

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What is the biggest reason why hurricanes happen?

• Cold water

• High winds

• Warm water

• Lightning

Answer explanation

Waters need to be at least 85 F degrees or more.

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In what direction do the winds help move the hurricane?

• Right

• Left

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

Answer explanation

Hurricane circulation in the Northern Hemisphere turn anti-clockwise.

Hurricanes in the Southern Hemisphere spin clockwise.

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A Category 1 hurricane is the:

• Lowest and minimal

• Highest and strongest.

• Mild and not strong

• Moderate

A Category 5 is:

• moderate

• minimal

• extreme

• catastrophic

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