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Hurricanes

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A hurricane is a very powerful storm.

a)

false

b)

true

2.

What are 2 items you should have/buy when preparing for a hurricane?

a)

bottled water

b)

Candy

c)

batteries

3.

The _____ monitors hurricanes and gives information about them.

a)

police department

b)

National Weather Service

c)

US Postal Service

4.

Hurricane categories range from ____.

a)

1 to 8

b)

1 to 10

c)

1 to 5

5.

A category ___ hurricane is the strongest.

a)

7

b)

5

c)

10

6.

The ____ of tropical oceans make hurricanes stronger.

a)

cold water

b)

warm water

c)

ocean life

7.

Houses, cars, and boats can be damaged during a hurricane.

a)

true

b)

false

8.

What is the calm area in the center of a hurricane called?

a)

Leg

b)

Eye

c)

Arm

9.

What happens as a hurricane moves further in-land?

a)

It speeds up and gets stronger

b)

It turns around and goes back to sea

c)

It slows down and gets weaker

10.
What is the source for warming up ocean water?
a)
the sun
b)
water movement
c)
wind
d)
fish peeing in the ocean water