Hurricanes

What conditions are necessary for the formation of a hurricane?

• Cold ocean water and dry air

• Warm ocean water and moist air

• Warm ocean water and cold air

• Cold ocean water and moist air

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Where do hurricanes typically start?

• Over land near the equator

• Over warm, tropical ocean water

• In cold, polar regions

• In mountainous areas

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What is the range of hurricane winds?

• From 20 to 50 miles per hour

• From 50 to 100 miles per hour

• From 75 to 200 miles per hour

• From 200 to 300 miles per hour

What is the "eye" of a hurricane?

• The area with the highest air pressure

• The area with the heaviest rainfall

• The calmest part of the storm

• The part with the fastest winds

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When is the hurricane season usually?

• From June to November

• From December to May

• From March to August

• From September to February

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What do scientists believe is the reason for the increasing number of hurricanes each year?

• Decrease in sea temperatures

• Global warming

• More accurate reporting

• Better technology for detection

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What conditions must be present for a hurricane to form?

• A thunderstorm that mixes with cool ocean water and cool, moist air, allowing it to grow in size and strength

• The same conditions that form a tornado

• A thunderstorm that forms over warm ocean water

• Heavy winds, torrential rain, and storm surges

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Why can a hurricane cause so much destruction?

• Hurricanes have high winds with torrential rains, storm surges, and possible tornadoes.

• Hurricanes move fast, destroying everything in their path.

• When the eye of the hurricane reaches land, people think the storm is over when really they are just in the middle of it.

• All forces of nature cause destruction.

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What is the typical lifespan of a hurricane?

• 1-4 months

• 1-2 years

• 1-3 days

• 1-2 weeks

What is storm surge and how does it occur during a hurricane?

• Storm surge is caused by heavy rainfall during a hurricane.

• Storm surge is a result of high tides during a hurricane.

• Storm surge occurs when the ocean waves become more powerful during a hurricane.

• Storm surge is a rise in sea level that occurs during a hurricane due to strong winds and low pressure.

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