Hurricanes for Kids

What do we call a hurricane in the Northwest Pacific?

• Cyclone

• Storm

• Typhoon

• Tornado

What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

• 111 miles per hour

• 39 miles per hour

• 74 miles per hour

• 96 miles per hour

How do hurricanes in the Southern Hemisphere rotate?

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

• They do not rotate

• Randomly

What happens in the eye of a hurricane?

• It's the hottest part

• It's the most destructive part

• It's calm and clear

• It has the heaviest rainfall

Who are known as Hurricane Hunters?

• Meteorologists

• NOAA scientists

• Pilots

• Storm Chasers

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

What is the purpose of naming hurricanes?

• For historical records

• To honor people

• To avoid confusion and track them

• For scientific research

What category was Hurricane Maria when it struck Puerto Rico?

• Category 2

• Category 4

• Category 3

• Category 5

What causes the most destruction during a hurricane?

• High winds and flooding

• Earthquakes

• Lightning

• Tornadoes

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

What is the main reason to evacuate during a hurricane?

• To go on vacation

• To visit family

• For safety and to find shelter

• To avoid traffic

What is the deadliest natural disaster in US history?

• Hurricane Katrina

• Hurricane Michael

• The Galveston Hurricane

• Hurricane Andrew