Hurricane Knowledge Assessment

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

• 39 miles an hour

• 74 miles an hour

• 95 miles an hour

• 156 miles an hour

What are hurricanes called in the western Pacific Ocean?

• Storms

• Typhoons

• Tornadoes

• Cyclones

Which category of hurricane has wind speeds of 156 miles an hour or more?

• Category 4

• Category 5

• Category 1

• Category 3

What is the main factor that causes hurricanes to weaken?

• Hitting land

• More rain

• Increasing wind speed

• Rising temperatures

What is the term for the area of low air pressure that starts a hurricane?

• Tropical storm

• Cyclone

• Typhoon

• Tropical depression

What should you do if a hurricane is approaching and you haven't evacuated?

• Stay indoors in an interior room

• Open all windows for ventilation

• Go outside to watch the storm

• Drive to the nearest beach

Why are some hurricane names retired?

• They are hard to pronounce

• They were too destructive

• They are too common

• They are too long

What is a storm surge?

• Heavy rainfall during a storm

• A sudden increase in wind speed

• A large wave caused by an earthquake

• Ocean water pushed ashore by a storm