Station 3: Hurricane Video

Why do hurricanes die out soon after hitting landfall?

• A. Cloud types change.

• B. Warm water no longer feeds them.

• C. Rotation of the storm changes direction.

• D. The jet stream changes direction.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

• The most destructive part of the hurricane

• The center of the hurricane characterized by calm weather

• The outer edge of the hurricane where tornadoes form

• The top layer of the hurricane that reaches into the stratosphere

What is the minimum wind speed of a hurricane?

• 39 mph

• 74 mph

• 58 mph

• 100 mph

What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

• Eye wall

• Rainband

• Eye

• Storm center

What are 3 things you learned about hurricanes from watching the video that you did not know.

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What term is used to describe a powerful storm with winds of at least 74 miles per hour?

• Cyclone

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Tornado

What scale is used to categorize hurricanes based on wind speed?

• Richter Scale

• Mercalli Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Fujita Scale

What causes storm surge during a hurricane?

• Low pressure

• High winds pushing water towards the shore

• Heavy rainfall

• Rapid cooling of the atmosphere

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What is the primary purpose of hurricanes in the global ecosystem?

• To create ocean waves

• To cause rainfall

• To generate wind energy

• To move heat from the equator to the poles

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