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The heave waves of a hurricane are called
Wave storms
Storm surge
Thunderstorms
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What is a hurricane
A hurricane is a wave of water hitting land
A hurricane is a huge body of water coming down from sea
None of the above
A hurricane is big storm with strong winds hitting landfall
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Hurricanes are classified into how many categories?
5
10
7
3
4
All hurricanes are given ______ to help identify storms and track them
Radar
Maps
Water
Names
5
How strong must winds be in order to be classified as a hurricane?
25 mph
50 mph
5 mph
75 mph
6
What happens when a hurricane crosses over land?
Moves quickly
It breaks apart
It loses strength
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What is the "eye"?
The middle area of the hurricane
The outer are of the hurricane
The bottoms of the hurricane
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What is an extra tropical storm?
One that is warm core system
One that is cold core system
One that is hot core system
None of the above
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What is a tropical storm watch?
Hurricane is already developed
Potential danger
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What would you observe if you were in the eye of a hurricane?
Strong, spinning winds
Calm or very little wind
Low temperatures
Heavy rain
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Scientists can make hurricanes change direction
True
False
12
When is hurricane season in the U.S.?
June 1- November 30
Jan 15 - March 25
July 30 - dec 1
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Where do hurricanes form?
Over mountain ranges
None of the above
Over warn water
Open field
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What do hurricane hunters do?
Issue officials watches and warnings to notify people
Fly airplanes through hurricanes
Use computers with satellite images to predict the paths
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Hurricanes begin to lose strength when they hit land
True
False
16
Levee keeps the ocean water away from cities?
True
False
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Evacuate means to
Shelter in place
Find a safe room
Be force to leave home because of danger
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What is a tropical storm warning
Potential danger
Hurricane is already developed
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Hurricanes begin to form over warm, ocean water
False
True
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What are the effects associated with a hurricane?
Heavy rain
All of the above
Flooding
High winds
