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Hurricanes

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 22mins

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Class
Date
1.

How wide can a hurricane be?

a)

2 miles

b)

500 miles

c)

6,000 miles

d)

600 miles

2.

The eye is a calm spot in the hurricane. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

3.

9 out of ten deaths happen from the hurricanes effect. What is the effect?

a)

Deaths from drowning

b)

Deaths from the deadly winds

c)

Deaths from the whole storm

d)

None of the above

4.

Category 5 hurricanes have winds up to 300 mph or higher. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Which order for the worst U.S hurricanes is correct?

a)

First:

The Great Galveston

Second:

The Okeechobee Hurricane

Third:

Hurricane Katrina

Fourth:

Hurricane Cheniere

b)

First:

The Okeechobee Hurricane

Second:

The Great Galveston

Third:

Hurricane Katrina

Fourth:

Hurricane Cheniere

c)

First:

Hurricane Katrina

Second:

Hurricane Cheniere

Third:

The Okeechobee Hurricane

The Great Galveston

6.

True or False?

Hurricanes:

1. Typically form over warm oceans in the Atlantic

2. Have five different parts

3. Grow until they hit land

4. 2 other names for a hurricane are a cyclone or a typhoon

a)

True

b)

False

c)

No

d)

None of the above

7.

True or False?

The statement below is false.

First, Warm ocean water that is more than 80 degrees provides energy for the hurricane and causes more evaporation making humid air and clouds.

Second, Winds coming together force air upward.

Third, Winds flow outward above the storm, allowing the air below to rise.

Fourth, Humid air rising makes the clouds of the storm.

Fifth, Light winds outside the hurricane steer it and let it grow.

a)

True

b)

False

c)

None of the above

8.

Click on ALL the correct answers

a)

Cause: Hurricanes

Effect: Damage to plants, buildings, streets, and deaths occur.

b)

Cause: Tropical Storms reaching the environment it needs to create a hurricane.

Effect: Creates a hurricane, which then causes damage and destruction.

c)

Cause: Hurricanes

Effect: A quiet town

d)

Cause: Tropical Storms reaching the environment it needs to create a hurricane.

Effect: Scared people

9.

Which statement is NOT true?

a)

Hurricanes are dangerous storms

b)

Hurricanes are destructive storms

c)

Hurricanes are not deadly

d)

Hurricanes have a safe spot

10.

True or False?

Hurricanes have a safe spot everywhere

a)

True

b)

False

c)

None of the above

11.

What is the calm spot in the hurricane called?

a)

Calm

b)

Spot

c)

Eye

d)

Hole

12.

A hurricane forms in ________ water

a)

Warm

b)

Cold

c)

Low

d)

High

13.

What are hurricanes?

a)

Just a ton of water in the air

b)

Every day storms

c)

A dangerous storm made of strong winds and rain

d)

A storm made from the sand at the beach

14.

What 2 answers are correct about what you should do before a hurricane hits?

a)

Board up your house

b)

Go hang out with friends

c)

Go to your neighbors and ask them if they want some cupcakes

d)

Find out if you need to evacuate

e)

Listen to the news to see if you can find out more information about the hurricane and what you might need to do.

15.

What is 1 step you should take after a hurricane?

a)

Go see if your neighbors are ok

b)

Say hello to your friend

c)

Make chocolate cupcakes

16.

What should you not do if your friend is about to have a hurricane at his/her house

a)

Fly to your friends house

b)

Stay home and call to make sure they are ok

c)

Call your mom

d)

Make sure your friend knows the safety steps in a hurricane

17.

Hurricanes are....

a)

SUPER lasy

b)

SUPER hungry

c)

SUPER rich

d)

SUPER destructive

18.

True or False?

Coconut is another name for a hurricane

a)

True

b)

False

19.

True or False?

Another name for a hurricane is a typhoon

a)

True

b)

False

20.

What would you do if you got stuck in a Hurricane?

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