Characteristics of air – Clip

Hurricanes are powerful storms that show their true strength when they move over land. With winds faster than race cars, they can demolish houses and lift heavy vehicles, often leaving a trail of destruction.

What is the initial environment where hurricanes form?

• Forests

• Water

• Mountains

• Deserts

When do hurricanes show their true power?

• When they are in the sky

• When they are near the poles

• When they are over land

• When they are over water

How fast can hurricane winds move?

• At the speed of sound

• Slower than a bicycle

• Faster than a race car

• As fast as a train

What can hurricanes do to houses?

• Paint them

• Tear them down

• Build them

• Move them to another location

What is one of the effects of hurricanes on vehicles?

• They can shrink them

• They can lift them up

• They can repair them

• They can make them faster