Weather and Storms - test

1. Which of the following is a true statement about hurricanes?

• They only affect the tropical areas

• They cannot be measured on any scientific scale

• Their winds are always at or above 74 miles per hour

• They cause more deaths every year than tornadoes and earthquakes

Which country would most likely be affected by a typhoon?

• The United States

• Japan

• Australia

What happens immediately after a hurricane makes landfall?

• It gets stronger

• It gets weaker

• Its winds pick up speed

• It starts hailing

When is the hurricane season?

• June - November

• May - September

• June - October

• None

What is the strongest category of hurricane?

• Category 5
• Category 10
• Category 1

Most tornadoes in the US occur along 

• gulf of mexico

• the coastal areas

• texas to illinois

• florida to Virginia

What measures the intensity of a tornado?

• Fajita Scale

• Fukasa Scale

• Fujita Scale 

• Intense Scale

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

• 40

• 60

• 80

• 100

The major difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane is __________.

• rainfall amounts

• wind speed

• air temperature

What causes damage in a hurricane?

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