Understanding Hurricanes

What are hurricanes also known as?

• Cyclones or Typhoons

• Tornadoes

• Tsunamis

• Earthquakes

At what sea surface temperature can hurricanes form?

• 90 degrees Fahrenheit

• 82 degrees Fahrenheit

• 75 degrees Fahrenheit

• 65 degrees Fahrenheit

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What is the center of a hurricane called?

• The Eyewall

• The Center

• The Core

• The Eye

What marks the development of a tropical storm into a hurricane?

• Winds exceeding 50 miles per hour

• Winds exceeding 74 miles per hour

• Winds exceeding 60 miles per hour

• Winds exceeding 100 miles per hour

What is the most violent section of a hurricane?

• The Eye

• The Eyewall

• The Outer Bands

• The Center

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What is the most dangerous aspect of a hurricane when it makes landfall?

• High Winds

• Storm Surge

• Lightning

• Heavy Rainfall

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How do scientists predict the path of a hurricane?

• Using satellites

• By observing the moon

• With special planes called hurricane hunters

• Through historical data only

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What was the most expensive natural disaster in US history up to the 20th century?

• The Great San Francisco Earthquake

• Hurricane Andrew

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Katrina

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