Zane and the Hurricane

______ form over oceans.

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Both tornadoes and hurricanes

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Where does a tropical storm get its energy?

• warm air

• hurricane

• cold ocean water

• warm ocean water

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

• Wall

• Eye

• Arm

• Hole

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_______ of every year is hurricane season.

• July to October

• March to May

• June to November

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The _____ monitors hurricanes and gives information about them.

• police department

• National Weather Service

• US Postal Service

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The ____ of tropical oceans make hurricanes stronger.

• cold water

• warm water

• ocean life

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A hurricane is a very powerful storm.

• false

• true

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What is the primary cause of hurricanes?

• High-pressure systems

• Low-pressure systems

• Cold ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

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Which of the following is a key factor in the formation of hurricanes?

• Cold air masses

• Warm ocean water

• High altitude winds

• Desert heat

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What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm?

• Wind speed

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Precipitation

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