Understanding Hurricanes

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

• 50 mph

• 90 mph

• 60 mph

• 74 mph

What phenomenon causes the wind to spiral in a hurricane?

• Magnetic field

• Ocean currents

• Jet stream

• Coriolis effect

How do hurricanes in the northern hemisphere spin?

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

• Vertically

• Horizontally

What happens to a hurricane when it moves over land?

• It speeds up

• It gains strength

• It dissipates

• It changes direction

Which of the following is NOT a reason for a hurricane to break up?

• Magnetic field

• Dust

• Cold ocean water

• Wind shear