Hurricane Sandy: Why is it a 'superstorm'?

The video explains how air moving south from the Arctic will collide with Hurricane Sandy as it moves northwest. The convergence of these storms near the jet stream, along with other factors, will lead to the formation of a Superstorm. This Superstorm is expected to hover over the eastern United States for several days, causing significant weather impacts.

What is the initial movement of air described in the video?

• Air moving north from the equator

• Air moving south from the Arctic

• Air moving west from the Atlantic

• Air moving east from the Pacific

Which natural phenomenon is expected to collide with Hurricane Sandy?

• A wintry storm

• A tropical storm

• A heatwave

• A drought

Where do the storms converge according to the video?

• Near the equator

• Near the jet stream

• Near the Gulf of Mexico

• Near the Rocky Mountains

What is the expected outcome of the merging of Sandy and the wintry storm?

• A tornado

• A tropical cyclone

• A Superstorm

• A heatwave

How long is the Superstorm expected to affect the eastern US?

• For a month

• For a week

• For several days

• For a few hours