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Hurricanes and similar storm systems begin over oceans. The map shows average surface temperatures of the oceans in the summer.

Based on the map, which area probably produced the most violent storm systems?

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How do differences in air pressure affect the movement of air?

• Air always moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure.

• Air always moves from areas of low altitudes to high altitudes.

• Air always moves from areas of low pressure to areas of high pressure.

• Air always moves from east to west.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of weather will central Texas have in the next couple of hours?

• Low pressure with cool and dry weather
• Low pressure with stormy weather.
• High pressure with cold clear skys

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What do the wind speeds need to reach for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

• 23 - 39 mph
• 40 - 73 mph
• 74 mph
• 600 mph

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What happens as a hurricane moves further in-land?

• It speeds up and gets stronger
• It turns around and goes back to sea
• It slows down and gets weaker
• It stalls

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What are the main factors required for the formation of a hurricane?

• warm ocean water, moist air, and low wind shear

• cold ocean water, moist air, and high wind shear.

• warm ocean water, dry air, and low wind shear.

• cold ocean water, dry air, and high wind shear.