Stemscopes Hurricanes Quiz

What conditions are necessary for the formation of a hurricane?

• Cold ocean water and dry air

• Warm ocean water and moist air

• Warm ocean water and cold air

• Cold ocean water and moist air

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Where do hurricanes typically start?

• Over land near the equator

• Over warm, tropical ocean water

• In cold, polar regions

• In mountainous areas

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What is the range of hurricane winds?

• From 20 to 50 miles per hour

• From 50 to 100 miles per hour

• From 75 to 200 miles per hour

• From 200 to 300 miles per hour

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What is the "eye" of a hurricane?

• The area with the highest air pressure

• The area with the heaviest rainfall

• The calmest part of the storm

• The part with the fastest winds

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When is the hurricane season usually?

• From June to November

• From December to May

• From March to August

• From September to February

What was the impact of Hurricane Katrina?

• It was the strongest hurricane recorded in the United States

• It was the least costly hurricane in the United States

• It was the deadliest and most costly hurricane in the United States

• It had no significant impact on the United States

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When did Hurricane Rita make landfall?

• August 2005

• September 2005

• October 2005

• November 2005

What was the estimated damage caused by Hurricane Rita?

• $5 billion

• $10 billion

• $15 billion

• $20 billion

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What do scientists believe is the reason for the increasing number of hurricanes each year?

• Decrease in sea temperatures

• Global warming

• More accurate reporting

• Better technology for detection

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What is one possible consequence of global warming and natural environmental cycles mentioned in the text?

• Hurricanes will become less frequent

• Hurricanes will become weaker

• Severe hurricanes will form more frequently

• Hurricanes will only form in certain areas

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