The Science Behind Hurricane Formation and Intensification

What was notable about the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season?

• It had no hurricanes forming before the season started.

• It had the highest number of Category 5 hurricanes.

• It had the fewest named systems on record.

• It was the most active season on record.

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What does the Saffir-Simpson scale measure?

• The size of the hurricane's eye.

• The duration of a hurricane.

• The intensity of a storm based on wind speed.

• The amount of rainfall during a hurricane.

What is the main reason for the increasing frequency of stronger hurricanes?

• Decreased atmospheric pressure

• Increased ocean salinity

• Climate change

• Deforestation

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At what wind speed does a storm officially become a hurricane?

• 50 mph

• 90 mph

• 60 mph

• 74 mph

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What is the most vicious part of a hurricane called?

• The eyewall

• The outer bands

• The storm surge

• The eye

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How long do hurricanes now take to weaken compared to half a century ago?

• 48 hours

• 33 hours

• 24 hours

• 17 hours

What was the heaviest precipitation event ever recorded for a storm in the US?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Harvey

• Hurricane Sandy

• Hurricane Ida

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Which countries see the most dangerous storms?

• China, Japan, and Mexico

• Philippines, Cuba, and Mexico

• US, Japan, and India

• US, China, and Philippines

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What is the estimated increase in the cost of annual hurricane damage in the US by 2075?

• 50%

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

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What was the deadliest hurricane in American history?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Harvey

• Hurricane Sandy

• The Galveston hurricane of 1900