Hurricanes: Nature's Fierce Storms

Which sentence best summarizes the central idea of the passage?

• Hurricanes form over cold ocean waters and weaken over time.

• Hurricanes are powerful storms that cause destruction but can be studied to improve safety.

• Scientists are still unsure about how hurricanes form and move.

• The best way to protect yourself from hurricanes is to evacuate immediately.

According to the passage, what factor is NOT necessary for hurricanes to form?

• Warm ocean water

• Moist air

• Light winds

• Cold temperatures

Which of the following best supports the idea that hurricanes are unpredictable?

• "A hurricane is one of nature’s most powerful storms."

• "Hurricanes can cause a lot of damage. They can destroy homes, knock down trees, and flood cities."

• "Hurricanes are powerful, but they also remind us how amazing and unpredictable nature can be."

• "A storm surge happens when the hurricane pushes seawater onto the land, causing flooding."

Why does the author most likely include information about storm surges in the passage?

• To explain why hurricanes are dangerous beyond just their strong winds

• To describe how hurricanes affect ocean temperatures

• To compare hurricanes to other types of storms

• To show how hurricanes get their names

What is the significance of the eye of a hurricane, as described in the passage?

• It is the most dangerous part of the storm, where the strongest winds occur.

• It is the calmest part of the storm, surrounded by the intense winds of the eyewall.

• It is where rainbands form, creating the storm’s outer edges.

• It determines whether a hurricane will increase in strength over time.

Which statement best summarizes how hurricanes impact human communities?

• Hurricanes only cause damage near the ocean, but inland areas are unaffected.

• Hurricanes can cause flooding, destroy homes, and require people to rebuild after the storm.

• Most hurricanes do not cause damage because people are usually prepared.

• Hurricanes are not dangerous if they stay in the ocean and do not reach land.

Why do hurricanes weaken after making landfall?

• They lose access to warm ocean water, which fuels their strength.

• Wind speeds naturally decrease as they move over land.

• Rainfall becomes less intense when a hurricane reaches land.

• The hurricane’s structure changes, making it disappear immediately.

What can the reader infer about the challenges of predicting hurricanes?

• Hurricanes are easy to predict because they always follow the same path.

• Meteorologists can only predict hurricanes after they reach land.

• Hurricanes can change direction or strength quickly, making them difficult to predict.

• Once a hurricane forms, it always becomes a Category 5 storm.

Why might hurricanes be considered both destructive and fascinating? Use details from the passage to explain your response.

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