Hurricanes - 3AA

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What is the center of the Hurricane called?

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The Eye

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When does a storm officially become a hurricane? When wind reaches what speed?

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74 MPH

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Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.

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Tropical

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Where do hurricanes form?

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In the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean near the equator

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Where do Hurricanes form?

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NEAR the Equator

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What scale is used to classify hurricanes?

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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale

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What are the main components of a hurricane?

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Eye, Eyewall, Rainbands

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What is the term for the strong winds that surround the eye of a hurricane?

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Eyewall

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What is the primary cause of hurricanes?

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Warm ocean water and atmospheric conditions

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

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A hurricane has sustained winds of 74 MPH or higher, while a tropical storm has winds between 39 and 73 MPH.