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Hurricanes & Weathers Of The World!

Quiz by Randolph Samuel

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  • Q1
    95% of tornados spin _______-________, specifically ones that are formed from meso cyclones
    on Axis
    Counter- clockwise
    Around the sun
    on the tides
    30s
  • Q2
    Which is not needed for a hurricane to form?
    Location near the poles
    The spinning of the Earth
    Low Pressure
    Warm ocean water
    30s
  • Q3
    Which situation would allow a hurricane to form?
    Near Equator, cold water, low pressure
    Near Equator, warm water , high pressure
    Near Equator, warm water, low pressure
    Near Poles, cold water, high pressure
    30s
  • Q4
    Which news headline would most likely occur during hurricane season?
    Canada Braces for Strong Hurricane Season
    Storm Surge a Major Concern for New Orleans, Louisiana
    Average Ocean Temperatures Down 6 Degrees: Hurricane Season Will Be Strong
    Unusually Cold Ocean Water Has Hurricane Watchers Nervous
    30s
  • Q5
    What is true about a hurricane that travels into the warmer waters of the Gulf of Mexico?
    It will get stronger when It hits land
    It will likely lose strength
    It will likely get more disorganized
    It will likely get stronger
    30s
  • Q6
    Why do Hurricanes not form directly on the equator?
    There is not enough wind at the equator
    There is only land at the equator
    It’s too hot on the equator
    The Coriolis force needed to spin the hurricane is too weak
    30s
  • Q7
    Which of the following is not likely a hurricane name?
    Meredith
    Alejandra
    Paul
    Josie
    30s
  • Q8
    What frequently causes the most damage from a hurricane?
    Fires
    Wind
    Storm Surge
    Electricity Outages
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
    Hurricanes are larger
    Typhoons have a greater wind speed
    They are the same. The only difference is which part of the world they are found in.
    Hurricanes are found near the equator and typhoons are near the poles
    30s
  • Q10
    in the stages building up to a hurricane, a name is given when it becomes a ___
    tropical storm
    Hurricane
    Tornado
    Storm
    30s
  • Q11
    in other parts of the world hurricanes are called ___, & ___, & ___
    typhoons, cyclones
    Hurricanes
    T-Storms
    Strong Winds
    30s
  • Q12
    Where do hurricanes form?
    over mountain ranges
    over warm ocean water
    in the desert
    over open fields
    30s
  • Q13
    Hurricanes gather __________ and __________ through contact with warm ocean waters.
    fish, plants
    heat, energy
    sand, dust
    Wind and currents
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the middle of a hurricane called?
    Eye
    Center
    Heart
    Belly
    30s
  • Q15
    The heavy waves of a hurricane are called this.
    Heavy clouds
    Storm Surge
    T-Storms
    Waves Stroms
    30s

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