Worksheetshurricanes
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Violent cyclonic storm that develops in tropical regions.
a)
El Nino
b)
Hurricane
c)
Wallaby
2.
In which direction does a hurricane rotate?
a)
clockwise
b)
counterclockwise
c)
north to south
3.
When is hurricane season?
a)
basically, summer through Christmas
b)
spring break through Easter
c)
beginnin of school to end of school
4.
WATCH OR WARNING???Tropical storm poses a threat to coastal areas with 36 hours
a)
WATCH
b)
WARNING
5.
WATCH OR WARNING? Tropical storm conditions are expected in a coastal area within 24 hours
a)
WATCH
b)
WARNING
6.
What is the major source of energy fueling a hurricane?
a)
low pressure system
b)
Heat Energy evaporating from the ocean surface
7.
To be classified as a hurricane, a developed "eye" must be present AND ...
a)
storm surge is imminent
b)
winds must be greater than 74mph
8.
By what two factors is hurricane strength measured?
a)
wind speed and barometric pressure
b)
damage of storm surge and debris field
9.
Large wall or dome of water that rushes into the coastline as a result of a hurricane making landfall
a)
storm surge
b)
typhoon
10.
why were the hurricanes more deadly in past years?
a)
no warning system
b)
more people lived on the coastline
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