Hurricane Knowledge Assessment

The video provides an in-depth look at hurricanes, explaining their formation over tropical waters, the structure and impact of these storms, and the Saffir-Simpson scale used to categorize them. It highlights historical hurricanes like Galveston, Andrew, and Katrina, and discusses forecasting and tracking methods. The video also covers hurricane preparedness and interesting facts, such as the rotation direction of hurricanes and the deadliest storm on record.

What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

• 90 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

• 74 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

Which part of a hurricane is known for being calm and clear?

• Outer bands

• Eye

• Storm surge

• Eye wall

Who developed the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale?

• Sofia Herbert and Simpson Robert

• Herbert Hoover and Robert Frost

• Herbert Sofia and Robert Simpson

• Robert Smith and Herbert Hoover

What category was Hurricane Katrina when it made its second landfall in New Orleans?

• Category 1

• Category 3

• Category 4

• Category 5

What is the role of hurricane hunters?

• To predict the path of hurricanes

• To name hurricanes

• To fly into hurricanes and collect data

• To issue evacuation orders

What does a hurricane warning indicate?

• A hurricane is moving away

• A hurricane is likely to hit within 24 hours

• A hurricane might hit within 36 hours

• A hurricane has dissipated

When did weather officials start naming hurricanes after men?

• 1985

• 1965

• 1979

• 1953

What should you do with loose items in your yard before a hurricane?

• Leave them as they are

• Bury them underground

• Secure them indoors

• Tie them to trees

How do hurricanes north of the equator rotate?

• Vertically

• Horizontally

• Clockwise

• Counterclockwise

What is the difference between cyclones and typhoons?

• Cyclones form over the Atlantic Ocean, typhoons over the Pacific

• Cyclones form over the Pacific Ocean, typhoons over the Indian Ocean

• Cyclones form over the Pacific Ocean, typhoons over the Atlantic

• Cyclones form over the Indian Ocean, typhoons over the Pacific