hurricanes and tornados

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

• Wall
• Eye
• Arm
• Hole

What measures humidity in the air?

• thermometer

• hygrometer

• wind vane

• clouds

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

This measures high and low pressure in the air.

• barometer

• rain guage

• air pressure

• anemometer

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 name of a scientist who studies weather?

• biologist
• geologist
• optometrist
• meterorologist

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