Question 1

Where do hurricanes usually form?

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the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico

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the Pacific Ocean

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the Arctic Ocean

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the Indian Ocean

Question 2

What is the center of a hurricane called?

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an 'eye'

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a 'centerpoint'

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a 'core'

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a 'heart'

Question 3

What is a Category 5 hurricane?

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the strongest with winds of more than 249 kms per hour

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the weakest with winds of 50 kms per hour

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the most common with winds of 150 kms per hour

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the slowest with winds of 100 kms per hour

Question 4

What are hurricanes called in the Pacific Ocean, near Japan, China, and the Philippines?

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'typhoons'

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'tornadoes'

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'blizzards'

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'cyclones'

Question 5

How do hurricanes rotate around the 'eye'?

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anti-clockwise

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upwards

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clockwise

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downwards

Question 6

What do hurricanes cause when they come onto the land?

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a lot of damage to buildings, trees, and cars

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increased wildlife populations

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stronger infrastructure

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better agricultural yields

Question 7

How do we measure hurricanes?

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by categories - from 1 to 5 based on wind speed

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by the number of lightning strikes

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by the amount of rainfall

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by duration of the storm

Question 8

What are the winds of a Category 1 hurricane like?

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between 119 and 153 kms per hour

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less than 50 kms per hour

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around 300 kms per hour

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over 200 kms per hour

Question 9

Where are Category 5 hurricanes commonly found?

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fortunately, there are not many Category 5 hurricanes

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only in the Southern Hemisphere

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mostly in the Mediterranean Sea

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in all ocean basins equally

Question 10

What hazards do hurricanes bring when they occur?

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heavy rain, strong winds, and huge waves at sea

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clear skies and calm seas

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gentle breezes and light showers

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minimal impact on the environment

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