Hurricane Winds at Landfall

What was the sustained wind speed of Hurricane Andrew when it hit South Florida?

• 150 mph

• 177 mph

• 120 mph

• 165 mph

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the primary cause of damage to homes during a hurricane?

• Earthquakes

• Lightning strikes

• Flooding

• Wind-caused damage

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What should residents do to prevent trees from becoming a wind hazard?

• Add fertilizer to trees

• Plant more trees

• Water trees regularly

• Prune trees each spring

What is differential pressure in the context of hurricane winds?

• The pressure difference between the ground and the roof

• The pressure difference between two points of a system

• The pressure difference between the inside and outside of a building

• The pressure difference between two hurricanes

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What can happen to a building when wind-borne debris strikes it?

• It can cause the building to freeze

• It can cause the building to catch fire

• It can cause the building to sink

• It can cause rainwater intrusion

How does the force against structures change as wind speeds increase?

• Linearly

• Exponentially

• Logarithmically

• Constantly

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale used for?

• Determining tornado paths

• Predicting rainfall amounts

• Categorizing hurricane wind speeds

• Measuring earthquake intensity

What is the wind speed range for a Category 3 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale?

• 210-249 km/h

• 178-209 km/h

• 154-177 km/h

• 119-153 km/h

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a potential consequence of a Category 5 hurricane?

• Slight tree damage

• Minor roof damage

• Minimal power outages

• Complete collapse of older metal buildings

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What is a common effect of hurricane winds on power lines?

• They strengthen the power lines

• They cause power lines to emit sparks

• They make power lines invisible

• They bring down power lines