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1
do Australians call hurricanes, willy-willies.?
false
true
2
Hurricanes gather __________ and __________ through contact with warm ocean waters.
fish, plants
heat, energy
sand, dust
3
In 1970, a hurricane in Pakistan killed more than________ people.
150,500
400,000
350,500
300,000
4
What is the official hurricane season in the United States?
January 15-March 25
July 30-December 1
June 1-November 30
5
What is the name Hurricane derived from?
an alcoholic drink
sugar cane
a philosopher in Ancient Rome
a Cabal god of evil
6
What is the middle of a hurricane called?
circle
eye
belly
button
7
Where do hurricanes form?
over warm ocean water.
over open fields.
in the desert.
over mountain ranges.
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The heavy waves of a hurricane are called this.
thnderstorms
storm surge
wave storms
9
How strong must winds be in order to be classified as a hurricane?
25 mph
74 mph
5 mph
10
In 1971, Hurricane Ginger lasted for over________.
5 days
1 month
2 week
3 weeks
11
What is not likely to facilitate safety and therefore considered a hurricane myth?
Stocking up on extra food and water
Taping the windows shut
Placing sandbags around the house
Evacuating
12
What is the deadliest hurricane on record?
The Lake Okeechobee of 1928
Hurricane Andrew
This is a trick question; Hurricanes are friendly
The Galveston Hurricane of 1900
13
hurricanes are given____ to help identify storms and track them as they move across the ocean.
names
radar
maps
water
14
On what side are North American hurricanes the strongest?
The democratic side
The left side
The right side
The front
15
Hurricanes are classified into how many categories?
10
7
3
5
16
did in one point hurricanes had only female names?
false
true
17
Specific names of hurricanes are retired when what happens?
The hurricane merges with other storms
The hurricane they are named for is particularly devastating
They are used twice
A person with the same name files a lawsuit
18
Why don't hurricanes form in polar regions?
the water is not cold enough
the water is not warm enough
there is no water there
19
Where should you go if there is a hurricane?
to a police station
in a big strong boat
outdoors
indoors
20
In 1989, Hurricane Hugo completely destroyed several forests in ________ Carolina.
south
north
