HMH Hurricanes 5th grade

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What does the word 'regions' mean?

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Are areas

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

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When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?

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When the wind speed of the storm gets to 74 miles per hour

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What part do heat and water play in a hurricane’s life?

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They give energy to it.

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How does the author support the idea that hurricanes are destructive?

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By explaining what happened when past hurricanes reached land.

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CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RI.6.6

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What does the 'Calm area' refer to in a hurricane?

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The eye of a hurricane.

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What is a hurricane?

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A powerful tropical storm with winds of 74 miles per hour or more.

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What conditions are necessary for a hurricane to form?

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Warm ocean water, moist air, and low wind shear.

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

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The calm center of a hurricane, surrounded by the eyewall.

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What is the eyewall?

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The area surrounding the eye of a hurricane, where the strongest winds and heaviest rain occur.

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How do hurricanes affect coastal areas?

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They can cause flooding, storm surges, and wind damage.