Coastal Hazards: Hurricanes
Passage
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Science
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11th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Standards-aligned
Amanda Spehr
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7 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the average number of hurricanes that strike the United States coastline every three years?
Five
Three
Seven
Ten
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Understanding
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which scale is used to classify hurricanes according to the strength of their winds?
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Richter Scale
Beaufort Scale
Fujita Scale
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Understanding
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the minimum sustained wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?
74 mph
60 mph
90 mph
100 mph
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Understanding
4.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Hurricanes in the northern hemisphere rotate in a counter-clockwise direction due to the ___ effect.
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Analyzing
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary source of energy for hurricanes?
Warm ocean waters
Cold ocean currents
High altitude winds
Solar radiation
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which organization is responsible for tracking hurricanes in the United States?
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
United States Geological Survey (USGS)
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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Evaluating
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the recommended items to have on hand in preparation for a hurricane?
Flashlight and extra batteries
Electric heater
Gasoline generator
Satellite phone
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Evaluating
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