Hurricane Effects and Wind Scales

Hurricane Effects and Wind Scales

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explains the Beaufort and Saffir-Simpson scales used to measure wind strength. It details the Saffir-Simpson scale, which categorizes hurricanes from Category 1 to 5 based on wind speed and potential damage. Category 1 hurricanes have winds of 119-153 km/h, causing minor damage. Category 2 hurricanes have winds of 154-177 km/h, causing more significant damage and power outages. Categories 3 to 5 are major hurricanes, with increasing wind speeds and catastrophic damage, including structural destruction and long-term power outages.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main limitation of the Beaufort scale?

It is only used for measuring ocean currents.

It only measures wind direction.

It is not applicable to extremely strong winds like hurricanes.

It cannot measure wind speeds below 10 km/h.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the founders of the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale?

Beaufort and Simpson

Herbert Saffir and Robert Simpson

Robert Simpson and John Beaufort

Saffir and Beaufort

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the wind speed range for a Category 1 hurricane?

178 to 208 km/h

154 to 177 km/h

209 to 251 km/h

119 to 153 km/h

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a potential effect of a Category 2 hurricane?

No noticeable damage

Minor flooding in coastal areas

Complete destruction of all buildings

Power outages lasting for days

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What wind speed range defines a Category 3 hurricane?

119 to 153 km/h

209 to 251 km/h

154 to 177 km/h

178 to 208 km/h

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common consequence of a Category 4 hurricane?

Minor roof damage

Uprooting of all but the hardiest trees

No power outages

Minimal flooding

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common effect of Category 3 hurricanes on buildings?

Only minor roof damage

Complete destruction of all buildings

Destruction of buildings lacking a solid foundation

No damage to buildings

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