Hurricane Formation/Prep/Climate Quiz

What do the wind speeds need to reach for a storm to be classified as a hurricane

• 39 mph

• 74 mph

• 105 mph

• 200 mph

What fuels a hurricane's strength?

• Wind

• Warm Water

• Sunlight

• Cold Water

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When is Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean?

• December 1st - July 4th

• March 21st - October 3rd

• May 15th - September 1st

• June 1st - November 30th

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What is the calm area in the center of a hurricane called?

• Wall

• Arm

• Eye

• Hole

The pressure inside of a hurricane is ______,

• High

• Low

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What part of a hurricane causes the MOST deaths?

• Winds

• Storm Surge

• Evacuations

• Rain

The scale used to measure the size of hurricanes is called _____.

• Saffier-Simpson Scale

• Richter Scale

• Cal-Ripkin Scale

• Bart-Simpson Scale

What is the highest category?

• category 2

• category 3

• category 4

• category 5

Can a hurricane be tracked?

• Yes

• No

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Hurricanes begin to form when water temperature is???

• 80 degrees F

• 50 degrees F

• 100 degrees F

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