Hurricane Comprehension

What is the calm area in the center of a hurricane called?

• Wall
• Eye
• Arm
• Hole

Where are the strongest winds and heaviest rains in a hurricane located?

• In the eyewall
• In the outer bands
• On the leading edge
• On the lagging edge

In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be ________.

• Cool
• Warm
• Cold
• Hot

What causes damage in a hurricane?

• Winds
• Flooding
• Storm Surge
• All of the above

Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.

• Arctic
• Tropical
• Arid
• None of the above

2. Which are bigger, hurricanes or tornadoes?

• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes

What is the most powerful part of a hurricane?

• Eye

• Eye Wall

• Storm surge

• Edge

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

Hurricanes are...

• storms of dust

• dangerous storms of wind and rain

• found in oceans near the North Pole

• landforms

What can make the electrical power go out during a hurricane?

• a first aid kit

• watching the news

• batteries and flashlights

• high winds and falling trees