15 Questions
What is the primary factor that contributes to the formation of a tropical disturbance?
Warm water evaporation from the ocean's surface
What is the term for the rise in ocean water caused by a hurricane?
Storm surge
What is the difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm?
Sustained wind speed
What is the stage of development that all hurricanes go through?
Tropical storm
What is the result of air at the top of thunderclouds cooling?
The air moves outward
What is the minimum wind speed in miles per hour required for a tropical system to be classified as a tropical depression?
25
What is the primary source of energy for a hurricane's intensification?
Warm ocean water
Why do hurricanes weaken as they move over land?
Due to friction, dry air intrusion, and the loss of their oceanic heat source
What is the minimum distance from the equator required for a hurricane to form?
200 miles
According to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale, what is the wind speed range for a Category 1 hurricane?
74-95 mph
What is a characteristic of a Category 2 hurricane?
Sustained winds of 96-110 mph
What can cause further destruction in addition to the hurricane's winds?
Tornadoes spawned by the hurricane
What determines the severity of flooding caused by a hurricane?
The storm's forward motion
What is a characteristic of a Category 5 hurricane?
Sustained winds above 157 mph
How much energy does an average hurricane release?
As much energy as 10,000 nuclear bombs
Learn about the characteristics and formation of hurricanes, including their impact on weather and coastal areas. Discover the differences between hurricanes and tropical storms, and how they are forecasted.
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