Hurricanes 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

• 150 miles an hour

What is the name given to hurricanes in the western Pacific Ocean?

• Tornadoes

• Cyclones

• Typhoons

• Tropical storms

During which months do hurricanes typically occur in the Northern Hemisphere?

• April to December

• June to September

• Mid-August to late October

• January to March

What happens to a hurricane when it moves over cooler water?

• It gains speed

• It becomes a tropical storm

• It loses power

• It strengthens

What is the highest category of hurricane based on wind speed?

• Category 2

• Category 3

• Category 5

• Category 4

What is the purpose of the specialized aircraft used by NOAA?

• To evacuate people

• To collect weather information

• To predict earthquakes

• To monitor ocean currents

What should you do before a hurricane hits?

• Leave windows open

• Ignore evacuation routes

• Stay outside

• Check your yard for broken branches

What is one of the first things to do after a hurricane passes?

• Go outside to play

• Check food for spoilage

• Start cleaning up debris

• Return home immediately