Understanding Hurricanes and Tropical Cyclones

What was the name given by the Japanese to the typhoons that saved them from Kublai Khan's fleet?

• Maya

• Uruk-Han

• Taino

• Kamikaze

Which cultures told stories of a god who brought wind and storms?

• Greek and Roman

• Egyptian and Sumerian

• Taino and Maya

• Japanese and Chinese

What effect causes the spinning motion of hurricanes?

• Coriolis effect

• Magnetic effect

• Gravitational effect

• Thermal effect

Why can't hurricanes form too close to the equator?

• Insufficient wind speed

• Not enough rotation difference

• Lack of warm water

• Too much air pressure

What is the maximum theoretical wind speed for hurricanes according to scientists?

• 250 mph

• 200 mph

• 150 mph

• 190 mph

What category is a hurricane with wind speeds over 157 mph?

• Category 6

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

What is a major concern regarding hurricanes and climate change?

• Decreased hurricane frequency

• Less rainfall

• Increased hurricane strength

• Shorter hurricane duration