Storms Review

What is the minimum wind speed required for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

• A) 50 mph

• B) 75 mph

• C) 100 mph

• D) 65 mph

Where do hurricanes typically form?

• A) Over cold oceans

• B) Over land

• C) Over warm oceans

• D) In the U.S. only

What is another name for a tropical storm in the Western Pacific Ocean?

• A) Hurricane

• B) Cyclone

• C) Typhoon

• D) Tornado

What causes the air to rise and begin to spiral in the formation of a hurricane?

• Cold, dry air over cold water

• Warm, humid air over warm water

• Cold, humid air over warm water

• Warm, dry air over cold water

Which part of a hurricane is described as the worst part of the storm?

• Quiet eye

• Eye wall

• Low pressure area

• Outer bands

What is the characteristic of the eye of a hurricane?

• It has the highest winds

• It is the most destructive part

• The skies are clear and the air is calm

• It is the largest part of the storm

How long do hurricanes usually last?

• 1 hour

• About a week or more

• Two days

• One month

What happens to a hurricane when it travels over dry land?

• It gains more energy

• It loses energy

• It changes direction

• It becomes faster

What condition helps a hurricane to stay strong?

• Being in cold water

• Moving over mountains

• Staying near warm water

• Heavy snowfall

What is the Saffir-Simpson Scale based on?

• Maximum rainfall

• Maximum wind speed

• Maximum temperature

• Maximum humidity