HMH Module 3 Wk. 3: Hurricanes

What part do heat and water play in a hurricane's life?

• They scatter it.

• They protect it.

• They give energy to it.

• They lower the pressure of it.

When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

• When the storm finally reaches land from the ocean.

• When several thunderstorms join to form one single storm.

• When the wind speed of the storm gets to 74 miles per hour.

• When the temperature around the storm becomes 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the eye of a hurricane?

• The center of a hurricane where there is little action.

• The outer part of a hurricane where there is heavy rain.

• The inner part of a hurricane where there are strong winds.

• The top of a hurricane where there is a collection of clouds.

When is hurricane season?

• July 1-October 30 and

  May 15- August 30

• July 1-November 30

  and

  April 15-November 30

• July 1- September 30

  and

  June 15- October 30

• June 1- November 30

  and

  May 15-November 30

How does the author support the idea that hurricanes are destructive?

• By discussing how hurricanes are named

• By explaining what happened when past hurricanes reached land

• By explaining how hurricanes can sometimes cause tornadoes to be formed

• By listing the number of people in the US who live near the southern coast

What is the difference between hurricanes and tornadoes?

• Hurricanes are only several thousand feet wide, while tornadoes are often hundreds of miles wide

• Tornado winds are not as powerful as hurricane winds

• Tornadoes can last for up to two weeks, but hurricanes last only a few hours

• Hurricanes from over oceans, but most tornadoes from over land

How are hurricanes named?

• The president decides on the name

• The people vote on the name

• Meteorologists use a special alphabetical list of names

• Anyone can name a hurricane

Under what heading can you find information about the four stages of a hurricane?

• Emergency Plan

• Naming Hurricanes

• Whipping Winds

• A Hurricane's Life Cycle

What can be learned from reading the information under the heading "Staying Safe?"

• Information on creating an emergency plan and knowing what to do if a hurricane is coming

• Information about heavy rains storm surges, and whipping winds

• Information about how hurricanes are named

• Information about the devastating impact of Hurricane Andrew

Why do scientists believe hurricanes have gotten worse in recent years?

• Better technology has allowed scientists to better detect and track hurricanes.

• Global warming is causing oceans to get cooler, which fuels hurricanes.

• It's possible that global warmings has made hurricanes more severe, but better technology may have just made it easier to detect and track hurricanes.

• Global warming is causing oceans to get warmer, which fuels hurricanes.