What is the primary reason for flying into hurricanes?
Hurricane Hunters

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To capture stunning photographs
To collect weather data
To test new aircraft
To rescue stranded individuals
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which aircraft is used by the US Air Force Reserve hurricane hunters?
Boeing 747
C-130 Hercules
P-3 Orion
Gulfstream jet
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the role of the weather reconnaissance loadmaster?
To pilot the aircraft
To communicate with ground stations
To navigate the plane
To drop weather instruments
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which aircraft is used by NOAA to study the upper parts of storms?
Boeing 747
C-130 Hercules
Gulfstream jet
P-3 Orion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do NOAA hurricane hunters use a slower aircraft like the P-3 Orion?
To save fuel
To carry more passengers
To capture more detailed data
To avoid turbulence
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How long can a typical hurricane hunter flight last?
12 to 14 hours
8 to 10 hours
4 to 5 hours
2 to 3 hours
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What other weather phenomena do hurricane hunter planes study?
Winter storms and wildfires
Only tropical storms
Only tornadoes
Only hurricanes
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