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WorksheetsHurricanes
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 22mins
How wide can a hurricane be?
2 miles
500 miles
6,000 miles
600 miles
The eye is a calm spot in the hurricane. True or False?
True
False
9 out of ten deaths happen from the hurricanes effect. What is the effect?
Deaths from drowning
Deaths from the deadly winds
Deaths from the whole storm
None of the above
Category 5 hurricanes have winds up to 300 mph or higher. True or False?
True
False
Which order for the worst U.S hurricanes is correct?
First:
The Great Galveston
Second:
The Okeechobee Hurricane
Third:
Hurricane Katrina
Fourth:
Hurricane Cheniere
First:
The Okeechobee Hurricane
Second:
The Great Galveston
Third:
Hurricane Katrina
Fourth:
Hurricane Cheniere
First:
Hurricane Katrina
Second:
Hurricane Cheniere
Third:
The Okeechobee Hurricane
The Great Galveston
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
True
False
No
None of the above
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.
True
False
None of the above
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Cause: Hurricanes
Effect: Damage to plants, buildings, streets, and deaths occur.
Cause: Tropical Storms reaching the environment it needs to create a hurricane.
Effect: Creates a hurricane, which then causes damage and destruction.
Cause: Hurricanes
Effect: A quiet town
Cause: Tropical Storms reaching the environment it needs to create a hurricane.
Effect: Scared people
Which statement is NOT true?
Hurricanes are dangerous storms
Hurricanes are destructive storms
Hurricanes are not deadly
Hurricanes have a safe spot
True or False?
Hurricanes have a safe spot everywhere
True
False
None of the above
What is the calm spot in the hurricane called?
Calm
Spot
Eye
Hole
A hurricane forms in ________ water
Warm
Cold
Low
High
What are hurricanes?
Just a ton of water in the air
Every day storms
A dangerous storm made of strong winds and rain
A storm made from the sand at the beach
What 2 answers are correct about what you should do before a hurricane hits?
Board up your house
Go hang out with friends
Go to your neighbors and ask them if they want some cupcakes
Find out if you need to evacuate
Listen to the news to see if you can find out more information about the hurricane and what you might need to do.
What is 1 step you should take after a hurricane?
Go see if your neighbors are ok
Say hello to your friend
Make chocolate cupcakes
What should you not do if your friend is about to have a hurricane at his/her house
Fly to your friends house
Stay home and call to make sure they are ok
Call your mom
Make sure your friend knows the safety steps in a hurricane
Hurricanes are....
SUPER lasy
SUPER hungry
SUPER rich
SUPER destructive
True or False?
Coconut is another name for a hurricane
True
False
True or False?
Another name for a hurricane is a typhoon
True
False
What would you do if you got stuck in a Hurricane?
