Hurricanes

Where do hurricanes form?

• In the ocean; near the equator

• In the ocean; near the poles

• On land; near the equator

• On land; near the poles

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What type of air powers hurricanes?

• Cold, dry air

• Warm, moist air

• Warm. dry air

• Cold, moist air

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True or False: Hurricanes get stronger when they reach land.

• True

• False

Why do hurricanes get weaker when they reach land?

• Because there's no more warm air to power them.

• Because there's no more cold air to power them.

When do most hurricanes form?

• Summer and Fall

• Spring and Summer

• Winter and Spring

• Fall and Winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Tropical storms near North America are called hurricanes. What are they called in other parts of the world? (THERE ARE TWO ANSWERS FOR THIS ONE)

• Cyclones

• Twisters

• Typhoons

• Tornadoes

Does global warming impact hurricanes?

• No - they are not related.

• Yes - global warming helps water evaporate faster and powers more hurricanes.

• Yes - global warming helps water evaporate slower and powers more hurricanes.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which way do hurricanes spin?

• Clockwise

• Counter-clockwise

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