Hurricanes

What atmospheric condition is necessary for hurricanes to form?

• High pressure

• Low pressure

• Stable temperature

• High humidity

What temperature of water is needed for hurricane formation?

• 70 degrees Fahrenheit (21 degrees Celsius)

• 75 degrees Fahrenheit (24 degrees Celsius)

• 80 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius)

• 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius)

What is a storm surge?

• A rise in sea level caused by strong winds and low pressure of a hurricane, leading to coastal flooding.

• A sudden increase in rainfall during a storm.

• A type of wave that occurs during high tide.

• A weather phenomenon that causes extreme heat.

How do hurricanes affect coastal areas?

• They can cause severe damage through strong winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, and flooding.

• They primarily benefit coastal areas by bringing much-needed rain.

• They have no significant impact on coastal areas.

• They only affect inland areas and have minimal impact on coasts.

What is a hurricane watch?

• An alert issued when hurricane conditions are possible in a specific area, usually within 48 hours.

• A warning that a hurricane is currently occurring in the area.

• A notification that a hurricane has been downgraded to a tropical storm.

• An advisory for residents to evacuate immediately.

Where do hurricanes typically form?

• Near the North Pole

• Near the South Pole

• Near the Equator

• In the desert

What is the eye of a hurricane?

• A calm, clear area at the center of the storm, surrounded by the eyewall.

• A swirling mass of clouds and strong winds.

• The outer edge of the hurricane where the winds are weakest.

• A region of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.

What is the primary cause of hurricane formation?

• The presence of cold ocean water and high atmospheric pressure.

• The combination of warm ocean water, low atmospheric pressure, and the Coriolis effect.

• Strong winds from the polar regions colliding with warm air.

• The influence of human activities on climate change.

What is the Saffir-Simpson scale?

• A classification system for hurricanes based on their sustained wind speeds, ranging from Category 1 (weakest) to Category 5 (strongest).

• A scale used to measure the intensity of earthquakes.

• A method for predicting weather patterns based on atmospheric pressure.

• A rating system for the quality of tropical fruits.

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

• A hurricane has sustained winds of 74 mph (119 km/h) or higher, while a tropical storm has winds between 39 mph (63 km/h) and 73 mph (118 km/h).

• A hurricane is a type of tropical storm that occurs only in the Atlantic Ocean, while a tropical storm can occur in any ocean.

• A hurricane is a tropical storm with sustained winds of 50 mph (80 km/h) or higher, while a tropical storm has winds between 20 mph (32 km/h) and 49 mph (79 km/h).

• A hurricane is a severe weather event that lasts longer than a tropical storm, regardless of wind speed.