Hurricane/ Tornado Review

Which of the following is NOT another name for Hurricanes?

• Tropical Cyclone

• Rift

• Cyclones

• Typhoons

Which region of the world is a perfect starting location for the formation of hurricanes?

• SE Asia

• NW America

• NE Africa

• SE Africa

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What time of the year is a hurricane season for USA?

• Spring

• Fall

• Winter

• Summer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What time of the year is Tornado season for the USA?

• Spring

• Fall

• Winter

• Summer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which part of the hurricane has the strongest winds?

• Eye

• Rainbands

• Eye Wall

• Upwell

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What part of the hurricane has the weakest winds? (hint: calm of the storm)

• Eye

• Rainbands

• Eye Wall

• Upwell

What part of the hurricane causes the most damage to humans/ society?

• Eye

• Rain Bands

• Winds

• Storm Surge

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the wind threshold that differentiates a tropical storm and hurricane?

• 25 mph

• 50 mph

• 75 mph

• 100 mph

What is the highest category hurricane on the scale?

• 4

• 8

• 7

• 5

True or False: A hurricane watch is worse than a hurricane warning

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2