Hurricanes

Hurricanes are a very strong type of __________.

• tornado

• blizzard

• tropical storm

• tsunami

At what speed does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

• 129 mph

• 74 mph

• 156 mph

• 130 mph

The most dangerous type of hurricane has a score of __________.

• Category 1

• Category 3

• Category 5

• Category 4

Hurricanes usually occur between the months of __________.

• January and March

• April and June

• November and January

• June and November

The warm, wet air from the ocean rises up to form _____________.

• rain clouds

• rainbows

• snow

• lightning

When a hurricane is in the weather forecast, you should listen to your family and ___________________.

• evacuate

• hide under a table

• wear a bathing suit

• run outside

What fuels a hurricane's strength?

• Wind
• Sunlight
• Warm Water
• Cold Water

In what direction do hurricanes rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?

• Clockwise
• Counterclockwise
• Up
• Down

Where are the strongest winds and heaviest rains in a hurricane located?

• In the eyewall
• In the outer bands
• On the leading edge
• On the lagging edge

What happens as a hurricane moves further in-land?

• It speeds up and gets stronger
• It turns around and goes back to sea
• It slows down and gets weaker
• It stalls