Climate systems part 2 review

What is the calm area in the center of a hurricane called?

• Wall
• Eye
• Arm
• Hole

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In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be ________.

• Cool
• Warm
• Cold
• Hot

What causes damage in a hurricane?

• Winds
• Flooding
• Storm Surge
• All of the above

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Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.

• Arctic
• Tropical
• Arid
• None of the above

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Hurricane categories range from ____.

• 1 to 8

• 1 to 10

• 1 to 5

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A category ___ hurricane is the strongest.

• 7

• 5

• 10

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What is the minimum wind speed of a hurricane?

• 100 MPH

• 74 MPH

• 200 MPH

• 24 MPH

Which of the following is a true statement about hurricanes?

• They cause more deaths every year than tornadoes and earthquakes.

• Their winds are always above 74 miles per hour.

• They cannot be measured on any scientific scale.

• They only affect tropical areas.

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What can you infer about low and high-pressure air masses from the movie?

• Low pressure systems are associated with the Southern Hemisphere.

• Low pressure systems are associated with stormy weather.

• High pressure systems are associated with cyclones.

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What can you infer about low and high-pressure air masses from the movie?

• Low pressure systems are associated with the Southern Hemisphere.

• Low pressure systems are associated with stormy weather.

• High pressure systems are associated with cyclones.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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