15 Questions
What is the minimum wind speed of a tropical storm?
40 mph
What is the next stage of development after a tropical depression?
Tropical storm
What is the wind speed of a category 5 hurricane?
155 mph and more
What is the maximum wind speed of a category 1 hurricane?
95 mph
At what stage of development is a storm called a hurricane?
When wind speeds exceed 74 mph
What is the category of a hurricane with wind speeds of 125 mph?
Category 4
Why is it important to remember all hurricanes are dangerous?
Because even category 1 hurricanes can be dangerous and damaging
What is the primary reason why hurricanes rarely hit the West Coast of the United States?
Hurricanes follow the path of least resistance, which is west across the Atlantic.
Where do the tropical winds that contribute to hurricane formation originate?
Africa
What is necessary for a hurricane to develop and sustain itself?
Warm, moist air from the ocean
What happens when the wind gets diverted horizontally over the tropical ocean regions?
It begins to spiral and eventually forms a hurricane.
What is the 'eye' of the hurricane characterized by?
Eerily calm weather
What is the primary source of energy for a hurricane?
Condensation of ocean water
Why do hurricanes eventually stop?
All of the above
Why don't hurricanes typically hit Oklahoma?
Oklahoma is too far inland from the Atlantic Ocean
Learn about hurricanes, from their formation to the devastating effects they can have on communities. Test your knowledge on these powerful storms that have caused destruction and loss of life over the years.
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