Hurricane Categories Quiz

What is the proposed new category for hurricanes as suggested by some experts due to more intense tropical storms in recent years?

• Category 5

• Category 6

• Category 4

• Category 7

According to the article, why do some experts suggest a new category for hurricanes?

• Because hurricanes are becoming less frequent

• Because the existing categories are sufficient

• Because the strongest tropical storms are getting more intense due to climate change

• Because hurricanes are easier to predict now

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which scale is traditionally used to categorize the intensity of hurricanes, as mentioned in the article?

• Richter Scale

• Fujita Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Mercalli Scale

How long ago was the Saffir-Simpson scale developed?

• 25 years ago

• 50 years ago

• 75 years ago

• 100 years ago

What wind speed threshold do the experts propose for the new hurricane category?

• 150 miles per hour

• 175 miles per hour

• 192 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as Category 5 according to the Saffir-Simpson scale?

• 157 mph

• 130 mph

• 200 mph

• 100 mph

According to the article, why do some experts propose a Category 6 for hurricanes?

• Because Category 5 storms are not strong enough

• To account for storms with winds over 200 mph

• Because the current categories are confusing

• To reduce the number of hurricane categories

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Which hurricane mentioned in the article hit the Philippines in 2013 causing significant casualties?

• Hurricane Patricia

• Typhoon Meranti

• Typhoon Goni

• Haiyan

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What impact does climate change have on storms, according to the study mentioned in the article?

• Decreases the number of storms

• Makes storms less intense

• Has no impact on storms

• Makes storms more intense

Which of the following is NOT a reason given for the increasing intensity of storms?

• Climate change

• Improved measurement techniques

• Warmer ocean temperatures

• Stronger atmospheric conditions