Hurricanes (Part I)

What is a hurricane?

• A heavy rainstorm

• A severe winter storm

• A powerful tropical storm

• A mild breeze

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Where do hurricanes typically form?

• Over land

• Over deserts

• Over cold oceans

• Over warm oceans

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How do hurricanes get their names?

• Random selection

• Alphabetical order

• Meteorologists make them up

• From a predetermined list

What is the "eye" of a hurricane?

• The outer edge of the storm

• The calm center of the storm

• The heaviest rain area

• A type of cloud

Why are hurricanes given categories, such as Category 1, Category 2, etc.?

• To confuse people

• To determine their color

• To measure their strength

• To name them

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How is the strength of a hurricane measured?

• By its name

• By the number of people it affects

• By its category on the Saffir-Simpson scale

• By its speed

What is a storm surge, and why is it dangerous during a hurricane?

• A type of dessert

• A strong wind

• A rapid temperature drop

• A rise in sea level due to hurricane winds

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How can hurricanes cause flooding?

• By making it rain chocolate

• By melting snow

• By dumping excessive rainwater

• By creating a heatwave

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Why do people need to evacuate their homes during hurricanes?

• To go on vacation

• To avoid school

• To protect themselves from dangerous conditions

• To chase the hurricane

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Why is it important to be prepared for a hurricane?

• Hurricanes are always predictable

• It's fun to prepare

• To protect yourself and your family

• Preparation is never necessary

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