Hurricanes Quiz

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

• 156 miles an hour

• 95 miles an hour

• 74 miles an hour

• 39 miles an hour

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

• Tropical storms

• Typhoons

• Cyclones

• Tropical depressions

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

• Mid-August to late October

• June to September

• April to December

• January to March

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

• It loses power

• It strengthens

• It gains speed

• It becomes a tropical storm

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

• Category 5

• Category 2

• Category 4

• Category 3

What is the purpose of the National Hurricane Center?

• To monitor ocean temperatures

• To provide evacuation routes

• To predict the path and strength of hurricanes

• To name hurricanes

What should you do before a hurricane hits?

• Check your yard for broken branches

• Leave all windows open

• Stay outside

• Ignore local instructions

What is a storm surge?

• A type of hurricane

• When a storm pushes ocean water ashore

• A weather forecasting tool

• A calm period during a hurricane

What happens to the names of hurricanes that are particularly destructive?

• They are reused every year

• They are removed from the list

• They are given a special category

• They are changed to new names

What is one way to stay safe during a hurricane?

• Go near windows

• Use cell phones frequently

• Stay indoors

• Ignore weather reports