Tropical Storms Quiz

Where do tropical storms usually form?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Sea

• Polar regions

What is the centre of a hurricane called?

• Eye

• Nose

• Mouth

• Ear

In which direction do hurricanes spin in the northern hemisphere?

• Clockwise

• Anti-clockwise

• Downwards

• Upwards

What is the name for tropical storms in SE Asia?

• Hurricanes

• Willy-willies

• Cyclones

• Typhoons

What is the dangerous phenomenon caused by a hurricane reaching land?

• Tornado

• Earthquake

• Storm surge

• Blizzard

At what wind speed does a tropical storm become classified as a hurricane?

• 39 mph (63 km/h)

• 74 mph (119 km/h)

• 96 mph (154 km/h)

• 111 mph (179 km/h)

What scale is used to measure the strength of hurricanes?

• Beaufort scale

• Richter scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Fujita scale

Which of the following is not a factor in the formation of hurricanes?

• Warm ocean waters

• High humidity in the lower to middle levels of the troposphere

• Low air pressure

• Cold dry air

What is the primary energy source for a hurricane?

• Ocean currents

• Wind shear

• Warm ocean water

• Atmospheric pressure differences

Which of the following regions is least likely to be hit by a hurricane?

• The Gulf Coast of the United States

• The Caribbean Sea

• The Indian Ocean

• Antarctic Ocean