NOAA Hurricanes

What is the primary source of energy for hurricanes?

• Warm ocean waters

• Cold ocean waters

• High altitude winds

• Low altitude winds

In which hemisphere do hurricanes rotate counter-clockwise?

• Northern hemisphere

• Southern hemisphere

• Eastern hemisphere

• Western hemisphere

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

• 39 mph

• 74 mph

• 111 mph

• 180 mph

What is the greatest threat posed by hurricanes according to the passage?

• Strong winds

• Storm surge

• Tornadoes

• Rip currents

What is the Safir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale used to measure?

• Wind speed

• Rainfall

• Storm surge

• Flooding

Where do hurricanes form?

Where are the most violent winds in the hurricane?

What is a storm surge?

Whats the lowest wind speed a storm can have and still be considered a hurricane?

• 74 mph

• 50 mph

• 35 mph

• 100 mph

Does the eye of the hurricane have HIGH or LOW pressure?

• HIGH

• LOW