Weather System

Which of the following occur with a category 2 hurricane?

• 6-8 foot waves

• 111-129 mph wind speeds

• uprooting of shallow rooted trees

• houses flattened

• lots of roofs ripped from homes

Which feature of hurricane activity is shown in the picture below?

• Strong winds

• Heavy rains

• Flooding

• High temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

Which of the range of wind speeds is associated with a category three (3) hurricane?

• 157 mph and above

• 111 - 129 mph

• 96 - 110 mph

• 130 -156 mph

Which aspect of hurricane activity is shown in the picture above?

• Storm surge

• Tsunami

• Tidal wave

• Sea-level rise

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The damage shown in the picture above is probably due to which category of hurricane?

• 1

• 4

• 2

• 3

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The area shown above probably experienced a hurricane of which category?

• 4

• 1

• 5

• 3

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

which of the following are associated with a category 4 hurricane?

• Wind speeds in excess of 157 mph and storm surges in excess of 18 ft

• Wind speeds of 111 - 129 mph and storm surges of 9 - 12 ft

• Wind speeds of 74 - 95 mph and storm surges of 4 - 5 ft

• Wind speeds of 130 -156 mph and storm surges of 13 - 18 ft

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following are associated with a category 2 hurricane?

• Wind speeds in excess of 157 mph and storm surges in excess of 18 ft

• Wind speeds of 96 - 110 mph and storm surges of 6 -8 ft

• Wind speeds of 130 - 156 mph and storm surges 13 - 18 ft

• Wind speeds in excess of 157 mph and storm surges in excess of 18 ft

Which of the following may result from the passage of a hurricane?

• Earthquakes

• Water outages

• Storm surges

• Down power lines

• Hail

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a common weather outcome of low-pressure systems?

• Clear skies and sunshine.

• High temperatures.

• Stable and dry conditions.

• Rainy or snowy weather.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5