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WorksheetsHMH M3 Hurricanes: Independent reading guide
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 3hrs 17mins
Use a citation, or quote, as evidence from the text,
then explain in your own words what the evidence means.
What dangerous elements can hurricanes produce?
How do maps and photos in the selection help you understand about hurricanes?
something that will happen at some time, usually after a series of other events
surge
eventually
hardships
evacuation
able to move or be moved
surge
regions
eventually
mobile
different areas
regions
eventually
surge
mobile
the base pieces houses are buildings are built upon
eventually
region
foundation
mobile
firmly attached to something else or weighed down so it won't move easily
anchored
region
foundation
eventually
What part do heat and water play in a hurricane’s life?
They scatter it.
They protect it.
They give energy to it.
They lower the pressure of it.
When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?
when the storm finally reaches land from the ocean
when several thunderstorms join to form one single storm
when the wind speed of the storm gets to 74 miles per hour
when the temperature around the storm becomes 80 degrees Fahrenheit
What is the eye of a hurricane?
the center of a hurricane where there is little action
the outer part of a hurricane where there is heavy rain
the inner part of a hurricane where there are strong winds
the top of a hurricane where there is a collection of clouds
How does the author support the idea that hurricanes are destructive?
by discussing how hurricanes are named
by explaining what happened when past hurricanes reached land
by explaining how hurricanes can sometimes cause tornadoes to be formed
by listing the number of people in the United States who live near the southern coast
What is the difference between hurricanes and tornadoes?
Hurricanes are only several thousand feet wide, while tornadoes are often hundreds of miles wide.
Tornado winds are not as powerful as hurricane winds.
Tornadoes can last for up to two weeks, but hurricanes last only a few hours
Hurricanes form over the ocean, but most tornadoes form over land.
Why is it essential to have an emergency plan in case a hurricane hits?
It can make a huge difference in keeping you and your family safe.
There are probably special hurricane shelters near by.
Hurricanes are especially destructive when hitting an area where many people live
To listen for hurricane warnings on the radio or TV, then follow the instructions.
Which evidence from the text supports your answer to question 6?
Find out what shelters are nearby.
At home, keep a disaster supply kit handy.
Look for hotels outside your local area.
Nail boards over your home's windows.
On page 216, what does the "Calm area" refer too?
Tropical rain
The eye of a hurricane
Strong wind
low-pressure areas
What is the definition for the word surge?
Will happen after a series of events.
A sudden powerful movement forward or upward
An unusual or interesting sight.
Small container or envelope.
What does the word regions mean?
to move away from something.
body of water
areas
high rolling mountains.
What is a synonym for the word eventually in paragraph 11?
Immediately
Happening now
Never
Someday
