Hurricane Katrina Webquest

Hurricane Katrina Webquest

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Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Remembering, Understanding, Analyzing

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the minimum ocean water temperature required for the formation of a tropical cyclone?

Back

26° Celsius

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In which ocean are tropical cyclones referred to as typhoons?

Back

Western Pacific

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

A tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 178 to 208 kph is classified as a Category ___ storm.

Back

3, 3, three

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main factor that differentiates a tropical storm from a hurricane?

Back

Wind speed

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Hurricanes can cause a temporary rise in sea level known as a storm ___.

Back

surge

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale used for?

Back

To rate a hurricane's strength

Tags

Remembering

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

At what wind speed does a tropical cyclone become classified as a hurricane in the northeastern Pacific or North Atlantic Ocean?

Back

74 miles per hour

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Remembering

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