Hurricane Practice

How do Hurricane Hunters help meteorologists? 

• They classify hurricanes on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

• They use anti wind devices to stop hurricanes from developing.

• They provide data on wind speeds, wind direction, pressure, and temperature of a hurricane.

• They evacuate people from the islands before a hurricane strikes.

Which aspect of a hurricane creates the most damage once the storm reaches land?

• Storm Surge

• Heavy Rainfall

• Earthquakes

• Lightning Strikes

The Saffir-Simpson scale is used...

• to map the path of a hurricane.

• to rate how many people will be affected by a hurricane.

• to name a hurricane.

• to rate hurricane strength based on its wind speed.

What happens when a hurricane moves over a large landmass?

• It stops raining.

• It grows in size.

• It increases speed.

• It loses strength.

Where do Atlantic hurricanes usually begin to form?

• off the coast of Canada

• off the coast of Africa.

• off the coast of California.

• of the coast of Australia.

What is the scientific study of climate and weather called?

• Geology

• Human Geography

• Meteorology

• Physical Geography

What does a hurricane warning mean?

• Conditions are favorable for a hurricane, but no hurricane has been spotted.

• A hurricane clean up is starting.

• A hurricane may hit land.

• A hurricane will make landfall.