Hurricane Knowledge Assessment

The video explains hurricanes as intense tropical storms with powerful winds and heavy rain. It covers their structure, including the eye, 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, such as storm surges and flooding, and how they weaken when moving inland.

What is a hurricane?

• A small storm with mild winds

• An intense tropical storm with strong winds and heavy rain

• A type of earthquake

• A snowstorm with high winds

What is the calmest part of a hurricane called?

• The eye

• The vortex

• The outer band

• The spiral

Where do hurricanes typically form?

• In the Arctic Ocean

• In the Mediterranean Sea

• In the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or eastern Pacific Ocean

• In the Indian Ocean

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

• The location where they form

• Their wind speed

• Their size

• Their duration

What temperature does water need to be for a hurricane to form?

• 90 degrees or warmer

• 80 degrees or warmer

• 70 degrees or warmer

• 60 degrees or cooler

What are the potential impacts of a hurricane?

• Mild rain and gentle breezes

• Violent winds, waves, torrential rains, and floods

• Snowfall and freezing temperatures

• Sunny weather and calm seas

What are storm surges?

• Heavy snowfall caused by hurricanes

• Large ocean waves and swells caused by hurricanes

• Strong winds in the desert

• Earthquakes under the sea

What happens to hurricanes as they move inland?

• They weaken due to loss of warm ocean water

• They remain the same

• They gain strength

• They turn into tornadoes

What is usually the most damaging part of a hurricane?

• The wind

• The storm surge

• The rain

• The eye