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- 1. Multiple Choice
What is the calm area in the center of a hurricane called?WallEyeArmHole - 2. Multiple ChoiceWhere are the strongest winds and heaviest rains in a hurricane located?In the eyewallIn the outer bandsOn the leading edgeOn the lagging edge
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe pressure inside a hurricane is _______.HighLow
- 4. Multiple ChoiceIn order for a hurricane to form, the water must be ________.CoolWarmColdHot
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWhat causes damage in a hurricane?WindsFloodingStorm SurgeAll of the above
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHurricanes develop in ________ regions.ArcticTropicalAridNone of the above
- 7. Multiple Choice2. Which are bigger, hurricanes or tornadoes?TornadoesHurricanes
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is another name for a hurricane below the Equator (in Australia)?hurricanemateycyclonekrikey
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of a scientist who studies weather?biologistgeologistoptometristmeterorologist
- 10. Multiple Choice
What is the most powerful part of a hurricane?
Eye
Eye Wall
Storm surge
Edge
- 11. Multiple Choice
How do you protect yourself in a hurricane?
Close all doors and windows
Use sand bags for barriers
Have plenty of food and water
All of the above
- 12. Multiple ChoiceDo hurricanes have powerful circular winds ?TrueFalse
- 13. Multiple Choice
Hurricanes are...
storms of dust
dangerous storms of wind and rain
found in oceans near the North Pole
landforms
- 14. Multiple Choice
True or False? Hurricanes can cause flooding.
True
False
- 15. Multiple Choice
What can make the electrical power go out during a hurricane?
a first aid kit
watching the news
batteries and flashlights
high winds and falling trees
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