Hurricane Understanding Quiz

What is the primary reason water is considered deadlier than wind in hurricanes?

• Water is harder to predict.

• Water leads to more loss of life.

• Water is more frequent than wind.

• Water causes more property damage.

What does the Saffir-Simpson scale primarily measure?

• Storm surge levels

• Rainfall amounts

• Wind speed

• Hurricane size

At what wind speed does a storm become a Category 1 hurricane?

• 157 miles per hour

• 111 miles per hour

• 90 miles per hour

• 74 miles per hour

Why was Hurricane Katrina classified as a Category 3 storm despite its severe impact?

• It was not a hurricane.

• It was a small storm.

• It had a high storm surge.

• It had low wind speeds.

What is the main difference between storm surge and wind warnings?

• Storm surge occurs before wind.

• Storm surge affects different areas and times.

• Wind is more dangerous than storm surge.

• Storm surge is easier to predict.

What is the purpose of NOAA's storm surge warnings?

• To predict wind speeds

• To alert about potential flooding

• To measure hurricane size

• To calculate rainfall amounts

What does the Hurricane Severity Index measure?

• Only wind speed

• Rainfall amounts

• Only storm surge

• Size and wind intensity

How does the Hurricane Severity Index differ from the Saffir-Simpson scale?

• It only measures wind speed.

• It includes size and intensity.

• It is used by all media outlets.

• It is a 1-to-5 scale.

What impact does climate change have on hurricanes?

• It decreases their frequency.

• It has no impact.

• It makes them less intense.

• It increases their intensity.

What is the recommended action when a storm is approaching?

• Rely solely on forecasts.

• Wait for the storm to pass.

• Follow local emergency advice.

• Ignore the warnings.