WorksheetsHurricanes
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 11mins
Put the stages of hurricane development in the correct order.
Tropical Disturbance
Tropical Depression
Tropical Storm
Hurricane
The ingredients required for hurricane formation include (a) (b) and (c)
What do the wind speeds need to reach for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?
23 - 39 mph
40 - 73 mph
74 mph
600 mph
The scale used to measure the wind speed of hurricanes is called the __________.
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Enhanced Fujita Scale
Richter Scale
Bart-Simpson Scale
Hurricanes usually occur between the months of __________.
January and March
April and June
November and January
June and November
How many categories are there for hurricanes?
2
6
4
5
- Which word best describes the eye of a hurricane?
Tranquil
Stormy
Windy
Cold
Where in a hurricane are the winds most intense?
inside the eye
spiraling rain bands
eye wall
Trick Q: They are about the same everywhere in a hurricane.
Which categories are considered a "Major Hurricane"? Select all that apply.
1
2
3
4
5
What is the leading cause of death in the United States related to Hurricanes?
Starvation
Infection from wounds
Flash Flooding
Storm Surge
Electrocution from downed power lines
What is the SECOND leading cause of death in the United States related to Hurricanes?
Starvation
Infection from wounds
Flash Flooding
Storm Surge
Electrocution from downed power lines
Storm surge is capable of traveling 25 miles inland.
True
False
A severe weather preparedness kit should have, at minimum, how many days' worth of non-perishable food and clean water?
One
Two
Three
Four
Seven
The scale we currently use to categorize hurricanes is based on
air pressure
size of the storm
how fast the storm is moving
wind speed
You don't need to worry about a flash flood if it isn't raining where you are.
True
False
