Exploring Tropical Storm Classifications

What are the names for severe tropical storms in different regions?

• Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Cyclones

• Cyclones, Typhoons, Hurricanes

• Typhoons, Tornadoes, Hurricanes

• Cyclones, Tornadoes, Typhoons

Which region is most commonly affected by hurricanes?

• Australia

• Caribbean and southeastern USA

• Indian Ocean

• Northwest Pacific

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

At what sea temperature can hurricanes start to develop?

• 26 degrees Celsius

• 20 degrees Celsius

• 30 degrees Celsius

• 24 degrees Celsius

What is required for hurricanes to form?

• High pressure areas

• Cold seas

• Dry air

• Developing wave patterns or thunderstorms

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the role of latent heat in hurricane formation?

• It decreases the moisture in the air

• It warms the atmosphere and makes it more buoyant

• It stabilizes the atmosphere

• It cools the atmosphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

At what wind speed does a tropical storm become a category 1 hurricane?

• 54 miles an hour

• 64 miles an hour

• 84 miles an hour

• 74 miles an hour

What is the most destructive part of a hurricane?

• The eye

• The eye wall

• The rain bands

• The outer edges

What phenomenon did Hurricane Katrina cause in 2005?

• A drought

• A storm surge

• A tornado

• A heatwave

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the benefit of improved hurricane forecasting?

• It gives people time to protect themselves and their property

• It stops hurricanes from reaching land

• It reduces the number of hurricanes

• It prevents hurricanes from forming

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is still uncertain about tropical storms?

• Their formation process

• Their names in different regions

• The impact of climate change on their strength and number

• Their exact wind speeds