Hurricanes

How does a storm begin?

• A storm begins when a tropical low pressure system forms over the sea.

• A storm begins when a tropical storm forms over the sea.

• A storm begins when a tornado forms over the sea.

• A storm begins when a hurricane forms over the sea.

How are hurricanes classified?

• Based on wind speed and the expected damage the hurricane will cause when it reaches land.

• Based on wind speed and the amount of rain the hurricane will cause when it reaches land.

• Based on wind speed and the amount of snow the hurricane will cause when it reaches land.

• Based on wind speed and the amount of water the hurricane will cause when it reaches land.

When a hurricane moves over cold water or onto land, what happens?

• The hurricane will strengthen and cause a lot of damage.

• The hurricane will weaken and gradually dissipate.

• The hurricane will not affect cold water or land.

• The hurricane will not be able to move over cold water or onto land.

How to forecast the path that a storm will move?

• By observing changes in temperature, cloud formation, and air circulation models.

• By observing changes in air pressure, cloud formation, and air circulation models.

• By observing changes in air humidity, cloud formation, and air circulation models.

• By observing changes in wind speed, cloud formation, and air circulation models.

When a hurricane has wind speeds ranging from 74 to 95 miles per hour, how is it classified?

• Category 1

• Category 4

• Category 2

• Category 3

How to survive in a hurricane?

• Use your mobile phone extensively to call for help.

• Go outside to observe the hurricane.

• Open windows and doors to provide ventilation for the house.

• Follow local guidance and evacuate the area if officials advise you to do so.

When a storm has passed, what should you do?

• Listen to the weather report to make sure the storm has passed.

• No need to check anything.

• Check the food to make sure it is not spoiled.

• Return only when officials say it is safe.

What do scientists predict about storms in the future?

• There will be fewer and weaker storms.

• There will not be more storms and they will be weaker.

• There will be more and stronger storms.

• There will not be more storms, but they will be stronger.

How is a hurricane named?

• When a hurricane's wind speed reaches 69 miles per hour, it becomes a tropical storm and is named.

• When a hurricane's wind speed reaches 59 miles per hour, it becomes a tropical storm and is named.

• When a hurricane's wind speed reaches 49 miles per hour, it becomes a tropical storm and is named.

• When a hurricane's wind speed reaches 39 miles per hour, it becomes a tropical storm and is named.

How will the storm strengthen?

• The storm will weaken as the sea warms up.

• The storm will not strengthen as the sea warms up.

• The storm will strengthen slower as the sea warms up.

• The storm will strengthen faster as the sea warms up.