Storms: hurricanes

Storms: hurricanes

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science, Biology

6th - 9th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explains hurricanes, large storms made of smaller storms, and their impact on cities and states. It describes how hurricanes form over warm ocean waters and are tracked by satellites. The video includes a simulation of hurricane formation, highlighting the calm eye and the stormy surroundings. It emphasizes the role of hurricanes in redistributing water and balancing global temperatures.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a hurricane primarily composed of?

A single large storm

A cluster of tornadoes

A series of small storms

A combination of rain and snow

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do hurricanes typically form?

In the mountains

Over warm ocean waters

In the desert

Over cold ocean waters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are hurricanes given names?

To predict their path

To make it easier to track them

To honor famous people

To confuse meteorologists

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

The heart

The vortex

The eye

The core

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do hurricanes help the planet?

By creating new land

By redistributing water and temperature

By increasing ocean salinity

By reducing global warming

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