Hurricanes

Hurricanes are also known as these

• Tropical Cyclones

• Typhoons

• The first two options are correct

• Neither option is correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What kind of air pressure makes a hurricane?

• high pressure

• how pressure

• no Pressure

• A mix of both... I guess

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In order for a hurricane to develop the ocean water must be...

• warm

• cold

• clear

• ice

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This is when water that is pushed toward the shore by the force of the winds swirling around the storm.

• water purge

• storm scourge

• wind urge

• storm surge

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

hurricanes can cause other natural disasters like...

• tornadoes

• mudslides

• flooding & rip currents

• all of these are possible

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which area should be most concerned about hurricane activity?

• areas on the equator

• Kansas City, Missouri

• The Gulf of Mexico

• Alaska

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which way do hurricanes rotate?

• always clockwise

• always counterclockwise

• hurricanes do not rotate

• It depends on the hemisphere

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6