Hurricane Knowledge Quiz for Kids

What category is a hurricane with wind speeds of 150 mph?

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

• Category 2

If a hurricane has wind speeds of 74 mph, what category is it?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

A hurricane's wind speed increases from 80 mph to 100 mph. How much did the wind speed increase?

• 10 mph

• 20 mph

• 30 mph

• 40 mph

What is the main effect of a storm surge?

• Heavy rainfall

• Strong winds

• Rising sea levels

• Lightning

Which of the following is a possible effect of a storm surge?

• Flooding

• Snowfall

• Earthquake

• Drought

If a hurricane moves from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, what is it doing?

• Changing direction

• Stopping

• Disappearing

• Getting weaker

How can we describe the path of a hurricane?

• A straight line

• A zigzag pattern

• A curved path

• A square shape

If a hurricane drops 10 inches of rain in one day, how much rain is that in total?

• 5 inches

• 10 inches

• 15 inches

• 20 inches

What tool is used to measure rainfall amounts during a hurricane?

• Thermometer

• Anemometer

• Rain gauge

• Barometer

What does a weather map show about a hurricane?

• The temperature

• The path and strength

• The time of day

• The number of clouds