WorksheetsHurricanes
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 3600secs
- Which word best describes the eye of a hurricane?
Tranquil
Stormy
Windy
Cold
What happens immediately after a hurricane makes landfall?
It gets stronger
It gets weaker
Its winds pick up speed
It starts hailing
If you heard a hurricane warning announced over the radio, what would it mean?
A tropical storm at sea has been upgraded to a hurricane
A big hurricane is projected to hit land within 12 hours
A small hurricane has been upgraded to a strong hurricane
A big hurricane is projected to hit land within 24 hours
What causes a hurricane?
Rain, wind, and sea
Strong winds only
Mixtures of hot and cold air
Change in the weather pattern
How are hurricanes monitored?
By a weather map
By meterologist and satelite
By a radar
By the Richter scale
Where does a hurricane happen?
Over open water, off the coast of Africa
When rock suddenly break along a fault
Happens in many parts of the world
In latitude areas of warmer climates
When is the hurricane season?
June 1- November 30
May 15- November 30
None of the above
All of the above
What is a Hurricane?
A type of walking stick.
A type of storm called a tropical cyclone, which forms over tropical or subtropical waters.
A drink made at Starbucks.
A type of rain that falls with no warning.
Why is learning about Hurricanes important?
Hurricanes are a threat to Caribbean Islands.
Assist the elderly in walking properly.
To survive Hurricanes we must be educated about them.
Natural Disasters are interesting.
Where do the winds that create the hurricanes in the Atlantic Ocean originate from?
Africa
Alaska
Antarctica
What term is used to describe the center of a hurricane?
heart
eye
head
The eye forms at the center of the hurricane.
At the eye of the hurricane dry air is (a) .
What type of weather is associated with the eye of the hurricane?
calm, dry weather
stormy, windy weather
Which of the following are TRUE about hurricanes? Choose ALL that apply.
Hurricanes spiral counterclockwise.
The eye of the storm is the most violent part of the storm.
Hurricanes require water temperatures of 80 degrees F or more.
Hurricanes have winds of 100 mph or more.
Hurricanes have a low pressure center and high pressure outer ring.
Hurricanes form over _______ bodies of water.
cold
warm
blue
none of the above
Which type of hurricanes cause catastrophic (deadly) damage? (pick 2)
category 1
category 2
catagory 3
category 4
category 5
Hurricanes cause damage through _______ and _________.
wind
snow
flooding
mudslides
_______ of every year is hurricane season.
July to October
March to May
June to November
A hurricane is a very powerful storm.
false
true
What are 2 items you should have/buy when preparing for a hurricane?
bottled water
frozen food
batteries
candy
People who fly into the storm in special aircraft are called _____.
hurricane hunters
hurricane daredevils
hurricane fighters
How do you protect yourself in a hurricane?
Close all doors and windows
Use sand bags for barriers
Have plenty of food and water
All of the above
What can make the electrical power go out during a hurricane?
a first aid kit
watching the news
batteries and flashlights
high winds and falling trees
What does the word evacuate mean?
Leave an area
Fight off a hurricane
Stay in your house
If the authorities tell you to evacuate due to a hurricane, you should ...
Stay in your house
Leave your house
If you have to evacuate, before you leave you should
Unplug all electronics
Pack a small bag with essentials
Both A & B
If you stay in the hurricane area, what do you need to do?
Find a sturdy shelter
Drive into the hurricane to take pictures
Stay inside of a room with lots of windows
If you stay in the hurricane area, what do you need to do?
Turn off your main breaker (power) and all appliances
Watch T.V.
What should you do if a hurricane watch is issued? Select all that apply.
Bring in loose objects from the outside.
Get extra cash.
Fill your car up with gas.
Fill up your bath tub up with water so you have a extra water.
What should you do when the hurricane hits? Select all that apply.
Go to an interior room away from windows.
During strong winds lie under something sturdy.
Go to the lowest point of your home near a wall.
What is the difference between a hurricane warning and a hurricane watch?
A hurricane warning is not as serious as a watch.
A hurricane warning means hurricane winds are expected within 36 hours of a specific area.
A hurricane watch means hurricane winds are expected within 36 hours of a specific area.
Both give an equal chance of a hurricane hitting. It's just a matter of how soon. A watch means the hurricane will take 12 hours longer to arrive.
What can hurricanes cause?
Droughts and heatwaves
Floods and damage
Tornadoes and blizzards
Fires and earthquakes
What should you keep in your emergency kit?
Books, toys, and electronics
Food, water, and first aid supplies
Tools, equipment, and building materials
Clothes, shoes, and accessories
What should you do during a hurricane?
Go outside and enjoy the rain
Stay indoors and listen to weather announcements
Drive around and explore the flooded areas
Climb to the top of a tall building and watch the storm
What might tell you a hurricane is coming?
Loud thunder
Bright lightining
Hurricane warnings
What does Tracy follow as she gets ready for the hurricane?
TV Guide
Safety Rules
Grandma's Recipe
Where is the safest place to be in the house when there is flooding?
In the basement
In the backyard
At the highest point in your house
When is it safe to go back outside?
When the hurricane starts
When the rain stops
When the hurricane is announced over
