Hurricane Vocabulary Quiz

What is the process called when a hurricane forms over warm ocean waters?

• temperate cyclone formation

• oceanic cyclone formation

• subtropical cyclone formation

• tropical cyclone formation

What are the five categories used to classify hurricanes based on their wind speeds?

• Category 1, Category 2, Category 3, Category 4, Category 5

• Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5

• Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, Stage 4, Stage 5

• Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Level 5

Which category of hurricanes has the highest wind speeds?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 5

• Category 3

What are some common types of damage caused by hurricanes?

• Tornadoes, hailstorms, and lightning.

• Earthquakes, tsunamis, and landslides.

• Drought, heatwaves, and wildfires.

• Strong winds, storm surge, heavy rainfall, and flooding.

True or False: Hurricanes can cause flooding.

• True

• False

• Hurricanes only cause strong winds

• Flooding is caused by heavy rain, not hurricanes

What should you do to prepare for a hurricane?

• Ignore the warnings and stay in your home

• Wait until the last minute to gather supplies

• Create an emergency kit, secure your home, have a communication plan, and stay informed.

• Leave your windows open to equalize pressure

What is the safest place to be during a hurricane?

• Indoors

• In a car

• On the beach

• Outdoors

What are some important items to include in a hurricane emergency kit?

• candles, matches, and lighter

• extra clothing and blankets

• non-perishable food, water, flashlight, batteries, first aid kit, medications, personal hygiene items, cash, important documents, and a portable phone charger

• books and board games

True or False: It is safe to use candles during a hurricane power outage.

• Sometimes

• True

• Only if they are battery-powered

• False

What is the purpose of hurricane watches and warnings?

• To alert people about the potential threat of a hurricane and help them take necessary precautions.

• To provide information about the history of hurricanes

• To track the movement of hurricanes

• To predict the intensity of hurricanes