Hurricanes - Assessment

1.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is a hurricane's energy source?

warm water

cold water

wind

warm air

2.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the strongest category of hurricane?

Category 5

Category 10

Category 1

Category 4

3.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

This person studies the Earth's atmosphere and monitors and forecasts the weather

Seismologist

Meteorologist

Volcanologist

Geologist

4.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which are bigger (in diameter)?

Tornadoes

Hurricanes

Thunderstorms

Waterspouts

5.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

Where is Tornado Alley located?

Near the equator of the Earth

Near the North Pole

South Central Los Angeles

Middle states of United States

6.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Where do most hurricanes develop?

Middle of the United States

Near the Equator

Near Canada and Alaska

Antarctica

7.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The center of a hurricane is called the ______.

center

brain

eye

circle

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The major difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane is __________.

rainfall amounts

wind speed

air temperature

circulation

9.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What causes the MOST damage during a hurricane?

Winds

Flooding

Storm Surge

All of the above

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What is a tornado warning?

there is a tornado in your backyard

start running

A tornado has been spotted

A tornado might occur

11.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

What is the scale used to measure hurricanes?

MPH scale

Fujita Scale

Weight Scale

Saffir/Simpson Scale

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which means a storm is more threatening?

watch

warning

13.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

The pressure inside a hurricane is _______.

High

Low

14.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

In order for a hurricane to form, the water must be ________.

Cool

Warm

Cold

Hot

15.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Sustained winds of over 155 mph indicate a category _____ hurricane.

1

2

4

5

16.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

A severe storm that forms over the water and has winds greater than 74 mph

tornado

thunderstorm

hurricane

blizzard

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