Hurricane Quiz

What is the topic of today's discussion?

• Earthquake

• Blizzard

• Tornado

• Hurricane

Where do hurricanes generally form?

• Near the equator over warm ocean waters

• In the desert

• Over cold ocean waters

• Over land

What creates an area of low pressure in a hurricane?

• Rising cold air

• Strong winds

• Heavy rain

• Rising warm air

What is the calmest part of a hurricane called?

• The Eye Wall

• The Rain Bands

• The Eye

• The Storm Center

Which part of the hurricane surrounds the eye and has the most damaging winds?

• The Rain Bands

• The Storm Center

• The Eye

• The Eye Wall

How wide can hurricanes be when seen from the top?

• 300 miles

• 200 miles

• 100 miles

• 50 miles

What is the range of the 'Eye Wall' in a hurricane?

• 10-20 Miles

• 5-10 Miles

• 1-5 Miles

• 20-30 Miles

What surrounds the 'Eye Wall' in a hurricane and gives a pinwheel-like appearance?

• The Eye Wall

• The Rain Bands

• The Eye

• The Storm Center

How are hurricanes categorized based on their wind speed?

• Category 3, 4, and 5

• Category 1, 2, and 3

• Category 2, 3, and 4

• Category 4, 5, and 6

What is the most dangerous category of hurricanes?

• Category 1

• Category 4

• Category 2

• Category 3