Hurricane 101 Video Quiz

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

• 60 miles per hour

• 74 miles per hour

• 90 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

What scale is used to categorize hurricanes based on wind speed and potential damage?

• Richter Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Beaufort Scale

What is the main cause of death during hurricanes?

• High winds

• Lightning

• Storm surge

• Tornadoes

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What percentage of hurricane deaths are caused by storm surge?

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

• 100%

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What is the purpose of hurricanes in the global ecosystem?

• To cause destruction

• To regulate climate

• To create rainbows

• To produce electricity

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What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

• Eye wall

• Eye

• Rainband

• Vortex

What surrounds the eye of a hurricane?

• Rainbands

• Eye wall

• Tornadoes

• Clouds

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How do hurricanes help regulate the Earth's climate?

• By cooling the poles

• By moving heat energy from the equator to the poles

• By increasing rainfall

• By reducing wind speeds

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What is the role of science in dealing with hurricanes?

• To create hurricanes

• To predict their paths and minimize impact

• To increase their intensity

• To stop them completely

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When does hurricane season peak in the Atlantic Ocean?

• Early spring

• Late summer

• Mid-winter

• Early autumn

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