How Do Hurricanes Form?

What is the primary source of energy for hurricanes?

• High-altitude winds

• Warm, moist air

• Mountain ranges

• Cold ocean currents

At what wind speed is a storm classified as a hurricane?

• 90 mph

• 74 mph

• 60 mph

• 50 mph

What is the calm, clear area at the center of a hurricane called?

• The vortex

• The eyewall

• The spiral band

• The eye

Which part of a hurricane contains the most intense winds and rain?

• The outer bands

• The spiral bands

• The eyewall

• The eye

What happens to a hurricane when it moves over land?

• It changes direction

• It weakens and dissipates

• It remains unchanged

• It gains strength

Why is it important to understand how hurricanes form?

• To prepare and reduce damage

• To increase rainfall

• To control the weather

• To predict earthquakes

What can early warnings and proper precautions during a hurricane help achieve?

• Change hurricane direction

• Increase hurricane speed

• Stop the hurricane

• Save lives and reduce damage