Hurricanes

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What is a hurricane?

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A powerful storm that forms over warm ocean water.

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What happens to hurricanes when they travel over land?

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They lose power.

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How many categories are there to rate the severity of a hurricane?

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5 categories.

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What is the most dangerous part of a hurricane?

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The storm surge.

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What is the eye of the hurricane?

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The calm center of the hurricane.

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What causes most deaths during a hurricane?

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Storm surge.

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What type of water do hurricanes need to form?

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Warm ocean water.

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

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It weakens.

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What is the wind speed of a hurricane?

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At least 74 miles per hour.

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What is a storm surge?

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A rise in sea level caused by a hurricane's winds.