Hurricane Dynamics and Research

Hurricane Dynamics and Research

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Physics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video explains the phenomenon of the hurricane eye, a calm area in the center of a storm. It compares the dynamics of a hurricane to water spiraling down a bathtub drain, highlighting how the eye forms due to the rapid spiraling of air. The eye is a calm, warm area that can mislead people into thinking the storm is over, but it is surrounded by the intense eyewall. The video also discusses how the eye helps forecasters monitor storm intensity and highlights research efforts by Florida International University to understand and mitigate hurricane impacts.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the 'eye' of a hurricane?

A region with the heaviest rainfall

The most violent part of the storm

A calm and clear area in the center

The outermost part of the storm

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the formation of a hurricane's eye compare to water draining in a bathtub?

Both are unrelated phenomena

Both involve water moving upwards

Both involve spiraling fluid dynamics

Both occur on a small scale

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the air in the center of a hurricane's eye?

It rises rapidly

It cools down significantly

It sinks and warms up

It becomes more humid

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why can the eye of a hurricane be dangerous for people?

It is the coldest part of the storm

It is where the storm dissipates

It is the driest part of the storm

It can lead to a false sense of security

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can the eye of a hurricane help forecasters?

By predicting the storm's duration

By showing the storm's direction

By indicating the storm's speed

By revealing the storm's intensity

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of a clear eye in a hurricane?

It shows the hurricane is stationary

It indicates the hurricane is intensifying

It means the hurricane is weakening

It suggests the hurricane is dissipating

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the role of Florida International University in hurricane research?

They specialize in hurricane evacuation plans

They only study the economic impact of hurricanes

They focus on predicting hurricane paths

They conduct comprehensive research on hurricane dynamics

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?