Science Studies Weekly - ESS - Week 3 - 6th Grade

How are hurricanes classified?

• By their size

• By their wind strength

• By their height

Why are tsunamis frequently in the Pacific Ocean?

• The water in the Pacific Ocean is warmer than the other oceans

• The Pacific Ocean is deeper than other oceans

• There are frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions beneath the Pacific Ocean

It is possible to precisely (exactly) predict when a volcano will erupt.

• True

• False

In which of these ways do volcanoes help build land up?

• Adding lava to the surface of the land

• Increasing gas pressure below the Earth's surface

• Increasing the heat at the Earth's surface

Tornado Alley is a region in the United States __________.

• Where cold, dry air masses meet warm, moist air

• Where most tornados occur each year

• an area that has the type of weather pattern likely to cause tornados in the spring and summer

• All of the above

What does the acronym FEMA stand for?

• Federal Earthquake Measurement Administration

• First Emergency Management Agency

• Federal Emergency Management Agency

In which states are you most likely to have experienced a hurricane?

• Florida & Louisiana

• Minnesota & Iowa

• Wyoming & Montana

In the United States, most earthquakes occur _________.

• In January, February, and March

• Along the fault lines in Washington, Oregon, and California

• At the same time as volcanos in Asia

Use the bar graph to answer this question: This graph shows average wind speeds over a period of 5 days during a hurricane. What is the difference between the highest and the lowest wind speeds?

• 41 mph

• 16 mph

• 49 mph

Which of these 3 things does not cause the most damage during a hurricane?

• Strong winds

• Heavy rain

• Storm surge