Hurricane Knowledge Quiz

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

• 39 miles an hour

• 74 miles an hour

• 95 miles an hour

• 156 miles an hour

In which ocean are hurricanes known as typhoons?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

• Indian Ocean

• Western Pacific Ocean

What is the main factor that fuels the formation of hurricanes?

• Low humidity

• High air pressure

• Warm water

• Cold water

Which category of hurricane has wind speeds of 156 miles an hour or more?

• Category 5

• Category 3

• Category 2

• Category 1

What is the term for the phenomenon when a strong storm pushes ocean water ashore?

• Tsunami

• Storm surge

• Tidal wave

• Flash flood

Which organization is responsible for issuing hurricane names?

• National Hurricane Center

• World Meteorological Organization

• Federal Emergency Management Agency

• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

What should you do if a hurricane is headed your way and you haven't evacuated?

• Stand outside to feel the wind

• Go near a window to watch the storm

• Stay indoors and fill bathtubs with clean water

• Drive to a nearby shelter

Why are some hurricane names, like Katrina and Andrew, no longer used?

• They are too common

• They were too destructive

• They are difficult to pronounce

• They are reserved for future storms