Nat Geo Video: Understanding Hurricanes

What is the minimum ocean temperature required for hurricane formation?

• 82 degrees Fahrenheit

• 90 degrees Fahrenheit

• 65 degrees Celsius

• 75 degrees Fahrenheit

At what wind speed does a tropical storm escalate to a hurricane?

• 39 miles per hour

• 74 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 65 miles per hour

What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

• The Eye

• The Center

• The Vortex

• The Core

How many hurricanes typically strike the mainland of North America each year?

• Four to five

• Three to four

• Two to three

• One to two

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

• Storm surge

• High winds

• Lightning

• Heavy rainfall

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Which hurricane was the most expensive natural disaster in US history up to 1992?

• Hurricane Harvey

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Andrew

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What technology do scientists use to predict the path of hurricanes?

• Radar

• Hurricane hunters

• All of the above

• Satellites

What is the purpose of dropping sensors into hurricanes?

• To measure rainfall

• To disrupt the hurricane

• To measure wind speed and air pressure

• To measure temperature

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How do new 3D models benefit hurricane prediction?

• By providing entertainment

• By predicting the exact time of landfall

• By offering a detailed view of the storm's structure

• By understanding the force of nature

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What is the key benefit of better hurricane predictions?

• Better television ratings for news channels

• Quicker and more accurate warnings

• More accurate weather forecasts

• Increased tourism

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