Hurricane Knowledge Quiz

What is the calm and sunny part of a hurricane called?

• The vortex

• The eye wall

• The eye

• The storm front

What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

• 50 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

• 74 miles per hour

• 90 miles per hour

Which category on the Saffir-Simpson scale is characterized by winds of 111 to 129 miles per hour?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 4

• Category 3

What is the origin of the word 'hurricane'?

• Taino Native American language

• Old English

• Greek mythology

• Latin

In which ocean are hurricanes referred to as 'typhoons'?

• South Pacific Ocean

• Northwest Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean