Hurricane Knowledge Quiz

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What is the center of a hurricane called?

  • Vortex
  • Cyclone
  • Core
  • Eye (correct)

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

  • Over 60 miles per hour
  • Over 50 miles per hour
  • Over 74 miles per hour (correct)
  • Over 100 miles per hour

What should people do when a hurricane is coming?

  • Evacuate immediately
  • Seek shelter under a tree
  • Stay inside and find a safe place to hide (correct)
  • Go to the highest point in the area

What makes a hurricane stronger as it moves and grows?

<p>Spinning motion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are hurricanes also called in different parts of the world?

<p>Cyclones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the calm and quiet center of a hurricane called?

<p>The eye</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Over 74 miles per hour</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the alternative names for hurricanes used in different parts of the world?

<p>Cyclones or typhoons</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the storm as it moves and gets bigger in the warm ocean water?

<p>It starts to spin around</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should people do to prepare for a hurricane?

<p>Listen to the weather forecast, follow instructions from authorities, stay inside, and have a disaster kit ready</p> Signup and view all the answers

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