G7 | Passage 1

Which instruments have recently increased the success rate of U.S hurricane forecasts?

What reason is given for the lack of knowledge of hurricanes at sea?

The hurricane which struck in 1926 was not given a name because

What is the name of the strongest hurricane mentioned in the article?

What has been the trend in hurricane activity for the last quarter century?

• Hurricane activity has been relatively mild for the last quarter century.

• Hurricane activity has been extremely severe for the last quarter century.

• Hurricane activity has been consistent for the last quarter century.

• Hurricane activity has been decreasing steadily for the last quarter century.

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What was the impact of Hurricane 'Camille' in 1969?

• Caused over a billion and a half dollars worth of damage and killed 256 people

• Caused minimal damage and no casualties

• Caused moderate damage but no casualties

• Caused extensive damage but no casualties

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What is the phenomenon that could be causing the cycles of hurricane activity by bringing warm water northward?

• El Niño

• Atlantic Conveyor

• Gulf Stream

• Indian Monsoon

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During which period did the last intense hurricane cycle occur in the U.S.?

• 1920-1939

• 1940-1969

• 1970-1999

• 2000-2021

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A computer ___________ recently predicted a catastrophe for the city of New York.

A _______ is a huge wave of water blown on land by a hurricane.