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 direction is the air moving from the Arctic?

• North

• South

• East

• West

What will Hurricane Sandy collide with as it moves northwest?

• Another hurricane

• A wintry storm

• A jet stream

• A cold front

Where will the storms converge?

• Near the ocean

• Near the jet stream

• In the Arctic

• Over the mountains

What is expected to form as a result of the merging of Sandy and the wintry storm?

• A hurricane

• A blizzard

• A Superstorm

• A tornado

How long is the Superstorm expected to hover over the eastern US?

• A few hours

• Several days

• A week

• A month