Hurricane Reading

What does a hurricane need to form?

• Cold Water

• Warm Water

• Strong Winds

True or False. Most hurricanes develop in the cold waters far away from the equator.

• True

• False

Why do hurricanes weaken as they travel over land?

• because there are buildings in the way.

• because they have caused enough damage.

• because there is not enough warm water to feed the storm.

What is the wind speed of a Category 4 Hurricane?

• 74 - 95 mph

• 96 - 110 mph

• 111 - 129 mph

• 130 - 156 mph

Besides creating massive amounts of rain, what else can hurricanes produce?

• fierce winds

• earthquakes

• floods

• wildfires

What is another name for a Hurricane?

• Cyclone

• Tornado

• Typhoon

• Tsunami

What is another name for a Hurricane that occurs near the Philippines, Japan, China and other parts of east Asia?

• Cyclone

• Tornado

• Typhoon

• Tsunami

What is the most important thing you can do to prepare for a hurricane?

• Create an emergency kit

• know where the evacuation routes are

• have extra water and food

True or False. Hurricane winds can destroy trees and houses.

• True

• False

What should you do if you are stuck in a hurricane?

• Look through the windows

• Walk outside to look at the storm

• Stay inside and stay away from windows.