Understanding Hurricanes

The video explains hurricanes as the strongest storms, formed at sea, and known by different names like cyclones or typhoons. It covers their size, duration, and potential damage, as well as how their intensity is categorized from one to five, with five being the most dangerous.

What are hurricanes called in different parts of the world?

• Monsoons

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

• Cyclones or Typhoons

What is the maximum diameter a hurricane can reach?

• 1500 miles

• 500 miles

• 800 miles

• 1100 miles

How long can hurricanes last?

• A few days

• Several weeks

• A month

• A year

What is the highest wind speed a hurricane can generate?

• 100 miles per hour

• 120 miles per hour

• 200 miles per hour

• 150 miles per hour

How are hurricanes categorized based on their intensity?

• By their color

• By their size

• By their duration

• By their wind speed