Unit 1 (Weather)

What is necessary for a hurricane to maintain its strength?

• Cold air

• Warm ocean water

• High mountains

• Large cities

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What part of the hurricane reaches land during landfall?

• The tail

• The eye

• The clouds

• The rain bands

Who developed the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?

• Charles Richter and Ted Fujita

• Herb Saffir and Bob Simpson

• Francis Beaufort and Alfred Wegener

• Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein

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What are Category 1 and 2 hurricanes considered?

• Major

• Severe

• Minor

• Extreme

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What is the primary factor in determining a hurricane's category?

• Temperature

• Wind speed

• Rainfall

• Humidity

Which category on the Saffir-Simpson scale has wind speeds of 96-110 mph?

• Category 1

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 4

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Why is there a strong likelihood of hurricanes forming at the end of summer?

• The ocean is coldest

• The ocean is warmest

• The air is driest

• The wind is calmest

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What is the main reason hurricanes originate near the equator?

• The presence of many islands

• The abundance of warm water

• The high altitude

• The presence of many animals

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In what area would hurricanes be most likely to form?

• blue

• red

• green

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What is the primary condition necessary for the formation of a tornado?

• Hot and dry weather

• The meeting of cold and warm air masses

• High atmospheric pressure

• Constant wind direction

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