Physics of Hurricanes

The word "hurricane" originates from the name of a god of wind and storms from which cultures?

• Ancient Greek and Roman

• Norse and Germanic

• Taino and Maya

• Egyptian and Mesopotamian

What is the term used for tropical cyclones that form in the Atlantic Ocean?

• Typhoon

• Cyclone

• Hurricane

• Monsoon

What are the two basic ingredients required for a hurricane to form?

• Cold water and high pressure

• Heat and wind

• Low humidity and strong currents

• Ice and lightning

Surrounding areas of ​ (a)   air pressure rush in toward the area of ​ (b)   air pressure.

• high
• low
• medium
• static
• cold, warm
• high, low, average

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