Hurricanes Quiz

What be the least wind speed for a tempest to be deemed a hurricane?

• 156 miles an hour

• 39 miles an hour

• 74 miles an hour

• 95 miles an hour

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

• Typhoons

• Tropical storms

• Tropical depressions

• Cyclones

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

• January to March

• Mid-August to late October

• April to December

• June to September

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

• It gains speed

• It becomes a tropical storm

• It strengthens

• It loses power

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

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

• Category 2

What should you do before a hurricane hits?

• Leave all windows open

• Ignore local instructions

• Check your yard for broken branches

• Stay outside to watch the storm

What is the purpose of naming hurricanes?

• To celebrate their arrival

• To confuse people

• To help track and communicate about them

• To make them sound more exciting

What is one of the main tools used by meteorologists to predict hurricanes?

• Newspapers

• Specialized aircraft

• Smartphones

• Television