Hurricanes Quiz

What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

• 39 miles per hour

• 150 miles per hour

• 95 miles per hour

• 74 miles per hour

What is the name given to hurricanes in the western Pacific Ocean?

• Tropical storms

• Typhoons

• Cyclones

• Tornadoes

During which months do hurricanes typically occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Mid-August to late October

• April to December

• June to September

• January to March

What happens to a hurricane when it moves over cooler water?

• It strengthens

• It loses power

• It becomes a tropical storm

• It gains speed

What is the highest category of hurricane based on wind speed?

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

• Category 2

What is the purpose of the specialized aircraft used by NOAA?

• To deliver supplies

• To monitor ocean temperatures

• To collect weather information

• To rescue people

What should you do before a hurricane hits?

• Ignore local instructions

• Go to the beach

• Leave your windows open

• Check your yard for broken branches

What is one of the main effects of climate change on hurricanes?

• Hurricanes will not cause damage

• Hurricanes will be shorter

• More powerful hurricanes

• Fewer hurricanes