Understanding Hurricanes, Tornadoes and Volcanoes

Hurricanes are a kind of:

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Tropical cyclone

• Tsunami

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In which direction do hurricane winds move in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

• Randomly

• Straight line

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What is the calm, clear center of a hurricane called?

• The vortex

• The center

• The core

• The eye

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Who chooses the names for hurricanes and strong storms?

• The International Weather Service

• The World Meteorological Organization

• The Global Climate Council

• The United Nations

What is the greatest threat from hurricanes to coastal areas?

• Rip currents

• Storm surge

• Tornadoes

• Heavy rainfall

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Why can hurricanes cause more intense rain than a normal low-pressure system?

• Because they move slowly

• Because they cover a larger area

• Because the air is very warm and can hold more moisture

• Because they contain ice

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The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale tells us what about Hurricanes

• Hurricane drawings in the Simpsons Cartoon

• How to prevent Hurricanes from

  occuring

• Where the Hurricane Vortex

  is located

• Windspeed of Hurricanes

What location are hurricanes most common?

• East Coast and Gulf of North America

• Japan

• India

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What is the primary energy source for hurricanes?

• Geothermal heat from the ocean floor

• Heat from the sun warming the ocean surface

• Lightning within thunderstorms

• Wind energy from the Earth's rotation

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What is the minimum wind speed of a hurricane?

• 39 mph

• 74 mph

• 58 mph

• 100 mph