WorksheetsExtreme Weather in the Caribbean
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 18mins
What is the most destructive part of a hurricane?
Wind
Rain
Storm Surge
Hail
What direction does a hurricane rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
Right
Left
Where do most hurricanes start in the Atlantic Ocean?
Africa
North America
South America
Asia
How many stages does a hurricane have?
1
2
3
4
What happens when a hurricane encounters a large land mass?
It picks up speed
It loses its strength
It grows in size
Which Climate Zone experiences all four seasons?
Polar
Temperate
Tropical
Which Climate Zone is usually cold?
Polar
Temperate
Tropical
Which Climate Zone usually experiences warm weather?
Polar
Temperate
Tropical
What causes a hurricane to rotate and spin the way it does?
Ocean Currents
Optical Illusion Effect
Coriolis Effect
Mary-go-round Effect
What is used to measure the strength of a hurricane?
Fujita Scale
Weather Men
Weather Women
Saffir/Simpson Scale
If the Steelers were to play any team in the NFL, what would the outcome be?
Complete domination by the Steelers, and Mr. Moulton is happy! (Correct answer)
Steeler players would cry and leave in defeat (definitely the wrong answer)
Steelers would lose (wrong answer)
Don't choose this answer because it's wrong
What is the minimum wind speed that needs to be reached in order to be classified as a hurricane?
55
74
99
122
Great destruction or loss of life cause by natural forces rather than by human actions.
El Nino
Extreme Weather
Natural Disaster
Tropical Cyclone
The scientific study of climate and weather patterns.
El Nino
Natural Disaster
CNN 10
Meteorology
A severe storm with high winds that spiral around a calm center. Depending on where they form, topical cyclones are called hurricanes, typhoons, or cyclones
El Nino
Extreme Weather
Natural Disaster
Tropical Cyclone
Tropical cyclones occur only in areas where the ocean temperature reaches at least ______ degrees.
70
80
90
100
Which part of a hurricane is a calm spot at the center of the storm?
Eye
Eye Wall
Rainbands
Hurricanes develop in ________ climate zones.
Polar
Temperate
Tropical
