Q4:2-Spiral Review: Hurricanes

According to the text, what is the difference between a hurricane, tropical cyclone, and a typhoon?

• They have different wind speeds and storm surges.

• Typhoons are the most dangerous and tropical cyclones and hurricanes are less dangerous.

• They are all the same weather condition, but have different names in different areas.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

According to the text, what is the wind speed of a category 3 hurricane?

• 74-95 mph

• 111-130 mph

• 131-155 mph

What is the main idea of the 4th paragraph?

• Hurricanes have 3 parts: the eye, the eyewall, and the rain bands.

• There is calmer weather and warmer temperatures in the eye of the hurricane.

• The eyewall is made up of thunderclouds.

According to the chart, what are the differences between extensive and devastating damage?

• extensive has wind from 111-130 mph and devastating has wind from 96-110

• extensive has a storm surge of 9-12 ft. and devastating has a strom surge of 13-18 ft

• extensive has wind from 111-130 mph, 9-12 ft. storm surge, and is a category 3, and devastating has wind from 131-155 mph and 13-18 ft. storm surge and is category 4

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Based on the text, which is more dangerous?

• a tropical storm

• a hurricane

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When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

• Once wind speeds hit 96 mph or more.

• Once wind speeds hit 74 mph or more.

• Once wind speeds hit 111 mph or more.

How warm must the ocean water be in order for a hurricane to form?

• 60 degrees F

• 80 degrees F

• 100 degrees F

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are tropical cyclones called near Asia?

• hurricanes

• tropical storms

• typhoons

How is the weather in the eye of a hurricane?

• calm, clear, and warm

• cool and stormy

• rain and clouds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Why do authors use diagrams in a text?

• to show when certain things happened in a time period

• to point out important words

• to show the parts of something in a visual way