Question 1

What scale is used to measure the strength of hurricanes?

Accepted Answer

Saffir-Simpson scale

Answer

Richter scale

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Beaufort scale

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Fujita scale

Question 2

What is the eye of a hurricane?

Accepted Answer

The calm center of the storm

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The place where it forms

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The most dangerous part

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The outer edge of the storm

Question 3

What is the strongest wind speed category for a hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale?

Accepted Answer

Category 5

Answer

Category 3

Answer

Category 4

Answer

Category 1

Question 4

What phenomenon often occurs after a hurricane has passed?

Accepted Answer

Flooding

Answer

Volcanic eruptions

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Earthquakes

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Tornadoes

Question 5

What measurement is used to describe the speed of wind in a hurricane?

Accepted Answer

Miles per hour

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Feet per second

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Inches per hour

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Kilometers per hour

Question 6

What tool is commonly used by meteorologists to track hurricanes?

Accepted Answer

Satellite imagery

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Compass

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Barometer

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Telescope

Question 7

What is a storm surge?

Accepted Answer

An increase in sea level caused by a hurricane

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A type of hurricane

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Cold front

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A type of rainfall

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Wind blowing over land

Question 8

What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm?

Accepted Answer

Wind speed

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Duration of the storm

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Rainfall amount

Answer

Location of formation

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