Hurricane Knowledge Assessment

The video tutorial explains hurricanes, Earth's mightiest storms, detailing their formation, dynamics, and the instruments used to study them. It covers the global naming conventions for these storms and the methods used to track and forecast them, emphasizing the role of satellites and computers in modern meteorology.

What are the three most familiar names for hurricanes around the world?

• Whirlwind, Cyclone, Storm

• Storm, Hurricane, Twister

• Tornado, Cyclone, Typhoon

• Hurricane, Typhoon, Cyclone

What atmospheric condition is necessary for the birth of a hurricane?

• High pressure over cold oceans

• Low pressure over warm oceans

• High pressure over warm oceans

• Low pressure over cold oceans

In which direction do the spiraling winds of a hurricane travel in the northern hemisphere?

• Counterclockwise

• Clockwise

• Straight line

• Randomly

What is the significance of the eye of a hurricane?

• It is where the storm gathers strength

• It is a calm area with clear skies

• It is where the storm is weakest

• It is the most dangerous part of the storm

What is the purpose of a barometer in weather measurement?

• To measure wind speed

• To measure air pressure

• To measure humidity

• To measure temperature

What does a hygrometer measure?

• Temperature

• Humidity

• Wind speed

• Air pressure

What is the role of satellites in hurricane tracking?

• To provide images of the storm's size and growth

• To predict the exact landfall location

• To measure wind speed directly

• To measure the temperature of the ocean

How do computers assist in hurricane forecasting?

• By creating models and comparing with past hurricanes

• By predicting the exact path of the storm

• By providing real-time images of the storm

• By measuring the storm's wind speed

What is the main challenge in forecasting hurricanes?

• Inaccurate satellite images

• Lack of data

• Slow computer processing

• Inability to predict exact landfall

What is the primary benefit of modern hurricane forecasting?

• It provides advance warning to people in the storm's path

• It reduces the intensity of hurricanes

• It allows for precise prediction of hurricane paths

• It prevents hurricanes from forming