Hurricane

Hurricane

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Biology, Health Sciences, Life Skills

6th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video tutorial explains hurricanes, intense tropical storms with strong winds and heavy rain. It covers their characteristics, such as size and structure, and how they form in specific oceanic regions. The difference between hurricanes and typhoons is highlighted, along with the conditions needed for their formation. The video also discusses the impact of hurricanes, including storm surges and damage caused when they move onto land.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the calmest part of a hurricane called?

The eye

The spiral

The vortex

The outer band

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?

Their size

Their wind speed

Their location

Their duration

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a condition necessary for hurricane formation?

Moisture

Warm water

Thunderstorms

Cold air

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the heavy waves caused by hurricanes called?

Ocean swells

Storm surges

Tidal waves

Sea quakes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do hurricanes weaken as they move inland?

They face more obstacles

They lose the warm ocean water as an energy source

They are affected by human activities

They encounter colder air

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