Hurricanes 101

What is the main cause of storm surge during a hurricane?

• High tides

• Earthquakes

• Strong winds

• Heavy rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the eye wall of a hurricane?

• A ring of clouds with fast wind speeds

• The outermost band of clouds

• The area where tornadoes form

• The calm center of the hurricane

How are hurricanes formed?

• By earthquakes

• By volcanic eruptions

• From heavy snowfall

• From a cluster of thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the purpose of hurricanes in the global ecosystem?

• To bring heavy rainfall

• To regulate the climate

• To cause destruction

• To create chaos

What is the Saffir-Simpson Scale used for in relation to hurricanes?

• To measure the storm surge

• To rank the hurricane based on wind speed

• To predict the path of the hurricane

• To measure rainfall

What is the most dangerous component of a hurricane near land?

• Tornadoes

• Strong winds

• Heavy rainfall

• Storm surge

What is the purpose of the early warning systems for hurricanes?

• To create panic

• To predict the exact wind speed

• To track the eye of the hurricane

• To save lives

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the role of hurricanes in regulating the Earth's temperature?

• To increase the temperature

• To stabilize the temperature

• To decrease the temperature

• To cause extreme weather events

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6