Hurricane Main Idea/TextFeatures NonFiction

What is the TOPIC of this text?

• hurricanes

• tropical storms

• tropical cyclones

• wind, rain, and storm damage

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How do tropical storms get classified as a hurricane?

• By their size.

• By their wind speed

• By their location.

• By their rainfall amount.

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Which category of hurricanes is the most severe?

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 1

• Category 5

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What is the main idea of this text?

• Most hurricanes only occur at sea.

• Hurricanes are cool.

• Hurricanes are very dangerous storms that form in the ocean and cause damage to communities.

• A tropical storm forms into a hurricane.

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What is storm surge ?

• Storm surge is a sudden increase in wind speed during a hurricane, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure.

• Storm surge is a phenomenon where a hurricane's eye becomes larger, resulting in stronger winds and more destruction.

• Storm surge is how much the water rises above sea level during a hurricane.

• Storm surge is a term used to describe the heavy rainfall that occurs during a hurricane, leading to flooding and property damage.

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 According to the chart, if a hurricane has wind speeds of 120 miles per hour, which category will it be classified under?

• 1

• 5

• 4

• 3

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How do hurricanes impact the environment?

• Hurricanes only impact human structures, not the environment.

• Hurricanes have no impact on the environment.

• Hurricanes can cause widespread destruction of natural habitats, including forests, wetlands, and coral reefs. They can uproot trees, destroy vegetation, flood coastal areas, cause erosion, and release pollutants into the environment.

• Hurricanes actually improve the environment by providing nutrients to the soil.

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 Why did the author use a diagram in this text?

• to show the specific parts of a hurricane visually

• to organize data in a way that is easy to read

• to fill up the space on the page

• to show hurricane categories

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Which of the following sentences supports the MAIN IDEA?

• Most hurricanes, however, occur only at sea.

• If you were in the center of the eye you may see blue sky.

• Hurricanes can have wind speeds greater than 155 mph, 18 feet of storm surge, and cause homes to be blown to bits.

• Hurricanes are cool.

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 Why did the author use a chart in the text?

• to organize and display hurricane data in a way that is easy to read

• to look professional

• to fill up the space on the page

• to show the parts of a hurricane

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