What is the 'eye' of a hurricane?

Hurricane Dynamics and Research

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9th - 12th Grade
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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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