Understanding Hurricanes: A Comprehensive Quiz

What are the different names used globally to describe powerful storms?

• Cyclone, typhoon, hurricane

• Cyclone, monsoon, hurricane

• Tornado, cyclone, typhoon

• Hurricane, tornado, blizzard

During which season do hurricanes typically reach their peak in the Atlantic Ocean?

• Winter

• Spring

• Early autumn

• Late summer

What is the center of a hurricane called?

• The eye

• The core

• The center spot

• The vortex

What is the eye of a hurricane?

• The outermost layer of the storm

• A high-pressure zone

• A low-pressure center with calm conditions

• The most destructive part

What defines a tropical storm as a hurricane?

• Winds of at least 74 mph

• Winds of at least 85 mph

• Winds of at least 100 mph

• Winds of at least 50 mph

What happens when a hurricane's winds reach 74 miles per hour?

• It changes direction

• It is classified as a hurricane

• It dissipates

• It is classified as a typhoon

What scale is used to categorize hurricanes?

• Fujita Scale

• Richter Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Mercalli Scale

What is storm surge?

• A sudden drop in atmospheric pressure

• Heavy rainfall during a hurricane

• A rise in sea level caused by hurricane winds

• A surge of high winds at the storm's center

What is the primary cause of most hurricane-related deaths?

• Lightning

• High winds

• Tornadoes

• Storm surge

How do hurricanes contribute to the Earth's climate regulation?

• By reducing solar radiation

• By generating ocean currents

• By moving heat from the equator to the poles

• By cooling the poles