Hurricane Earth Science

What is a hurricane's energy source?

• warm water
• cold water
• wind
• warm air

What is the strongest category of hurricane?

• Category 5
• Category 10
• Category 1
• Category 4

This person studies the Earth's atmosphere and monitors and forecasts the weather

• Seismologist
• Meteorologist
• Volcanologist
• Geologist

Which are bigger (in diameter)?

• Tornadoes
• Hurricanes
• Thunderstorms
• Waterspouts

Where is Tornado Alley located?

• Near the equator of the Earth
• Near the North Pole
• South Central Los Angeles
• Middle states of United States

Where do most hurricanes develop?

• Middle of the United States
• Near the Equator
• Near Canada and Alaska
• Antarctica

The center of a hurricane is called the ______.

• center
• brain
• eye
• circle

The major difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane is __________.

• rainfall amounts
• wind speed
• air temperature
• circulation

What causes the MOST damage during a hurricane?

• Winds
• Flooding
• Storm Surge
• All of the above

What is a tornado warning?

• there is a tornado in your backyard
• start running
• A tornado has been spotted
• A tornado might occur