Hurricane Quiz

What is the name of the ancient Mayan god of the big winds?

• Hurukan

• Tlaloc

• Chaac

• Quetzalcoatl

At what wind speed is a storm classified as a hurricane?

• 50 mph

• 74 mph

• 100 mph

• 120 mph

What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

• Storm Center

• Eye

• Quiet Spot

• Calm Zone

Which area of a hurricane experiences the strongest winds?

• Outer Bands

• Eye

• Eyewall

• Storm Surge

Who developed the Saffir Simpson Hurricane Scale?

• Galileo Galilei

• Isaac Newton

• Alfred Wegener

• Herbert Saffir and Robert Simpson

What is the wind speed range for a Category 2 hurricane?

• 160-180 mph

• 120-140 mph

• 96-110 mph

• 50-70 mph

What is the maximum storm surge height for a Category 4 hurricane?

• 5 feet

• 8 feet

• 12 feet

• 18 feet

What wind speed range characterizes a Category 5 hurricane?

• 160-180 mph

• 135-155 mph

• 200-220 mph

• 111-134 mph

What is the main cause of damage by hurricanes?

• Heavy Rains

• Hailstorms

• Strong Winds

• Storm Surges

What is the wind speed range for a Category 3 hurricane?

• 111-129 mph

• 130-156 mph

• 157-190 mph

• 191-220 mph