
Understanding Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones
Authored by Matthew Martin
Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main source of energy for hurricanes?
High altitude winds
Cold ocean currents
Polar ice caps
Warm ocean waters
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
At what wind speed does a tropical storm become a hurricane?
50 miles per hour
100 miles per hour
74 miles per hour
39 miles per hour
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the calm center of a hurricane called?
The core
The eye
The hub
The vortex
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scale is used to rate hurricanes?
Richter scale
Beaufort scale
Fujita scale
Saffir-Simpson scale
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most dangerous aspect of hurricanes?
Storm surges and flooding
High winds
Hail
Lightning
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the term for hurricanes in the Northwest Pacific?
Typhoons
Tornadoes
Monsoons
Cyclones
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which hurricane had the strongest winds recorded?
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Wilma
Hurricane Patricia
Hurricane Harvey
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