Hurricanes

Where do hurricanes happen?

• The South Pacific

• The Indian Ocean

• The Antarctic

• The Atlantic Ocean

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How do you protect yourself in a hurricane?

• Close all doors and windows

• Use sand bags for barriers

• Have plenty of food and water

• All of the above

How do hurricanes get their names?

• Alphabetic animal names

• Random draw

• Alphabetic people names

• The President picks

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

• 39 mph

• 74 mph

• 105 mph

• 200 mph

What fuels a hurricane's strength?

• Wind

• Warm Water

• Sunlight

• Cold Water

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

When is Hurricane Season in the Atlantic Ocean?

• December 1st - July 4th

• March 21st - October 3rd

• May 15th - September 1st

• June 1st - November 30th

In what direction do hurricanes rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Clockwise

• Up

• Counterclockwise

• Down

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the calm area in the center of a hurricane called?

• Wall

• Arm

• Eye

• Hole

Where do most hurricanes develop?

• Near the Equator

• Middle of the United States

• Near the Poles

• Antarctica

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What part of a hurricane causes the MOST deaths?

• Winds

• Storm Surge

• Evacuations

• Rain

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2