Hurricane Quiz

What is the wind speed at the beach when a hurricane is on its way?

• 50 miles an hour

• 75 miles an hour

• 95 miles an hour

• 120 miles an hour

What causes the hot, humid air from the ocean to rise in a spiral shape?

• High air pressure

• Low air pressure

• Cold air

• Dry air

What is a Category 5 hurricane considered to be?

• A mild storm

• A moderate storm

• A powerful, destructive storm

• A harmless storm

What do meteorologists analyze to predict the path of a hurricane?

• Changes in temperature, cloud formations, and air circulation patterns

• Changes in humidity, wind speed, and precipitation

• Changes in sea level, air pressure, and humidity

• Changes in wind direction, precipitation, and sea level

Which of the following is NOT a recommended action to take before a hurricane?

• Know the evacuation routes in your neighborhood

• Make sure your parents have put gas in the car

• Leave all windows open to equalize pressure

• Bring in anything that could blow away