Hurricanes and Tornados

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Where do tropical storms start? Options: northpole, on the coast, in the ocean, near the equator, in the ocean, near land

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in the ocean, near the equator

Front

What might be a reason why scientists track tornadoes?

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to gather information that is used to warn people that a tornado is approaching

Front

Hurricanes are formed ..

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above warm ocean waters

Front

What is the difference between cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons?

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the location where the storm occurs

Front

Why do hurricanes inflict more damage than tornadoes?

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They are larger, they last longer, and are also associated with flooding and strong rains.

Front

A hurricane rotates _____.

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Counterclockwise

Front

What causes the most damage in a hurricane?

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Storm Surge

Front

Does a CYCLONE have low or high pressure?

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Low

Front

The oceans are getting warmer. Will this INCREASE or DECREASE the power of cyclones?

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Increase

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Air always moves from a _______ region to a ______region.

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high-pressure, low-pressure