Hurricane Sandy: The Meteorology

Hurricane Sandy formed in the Caribbean, impacting Jamaica and Cuba with strong winds and rain. It grew in size as it moved through the Bahamas, affecting the US East Coast with swells and high tides. Sandy made landfall in New Jersey, transforming into a powerful low-pressure system, causing record storm surges and flooding. It was nicknamed a Superstorm due to its widespread impact and unique path.

What was the wind speed of Tropical Storm Sandy when it first formed?

• 80 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 45 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

How did Sandy's size change as it moved through the Bahamas?

• It grew to almost twice its size

• It remained the same size

• It shrank to half its size

• It became three times larger

What natural phenomenon did Sandy create along the U.S. East Coast?

• Earthquakes

• Heatwaves

• High tides and dangerous surf

• Tornadoes

What weather systems influenced Sandy's path towards the U.S. coast?

• A cold front and a warm front

• A jet stream and a polar vortex

• A large ridge of high pressure and a strong trough of low pressure

• A tropical wave and a monsoon trough

What was the main cause of flooding from Sandy?

• Water blown ashore by wind

• Heavy rainfall

• Melting snow

• Overflowing rivers

Why was Sandy nicknamed a Superstorm?

• It was the largest hurricane ever recorded

• It caused a record number of tornadoes

• It was the first storm to hit Canada

• It had a unique path and caused widespread impact

What unusual weather condition did Sandy create in the Central Appalachians?

• Heatwaves

• Blizzard conditions

• Drought

• Tornadoes