Master the Science of Hurricanes

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Which category of hurricanes is considered the strongest?

  • Category 1
  • Category 3
  • Category 2
  • Category 5 (correct)

What can be the impact of a Category 5 hurricane on buildings?

  • Moderate damage
  • Significant damage (correct)
  • Minor damage
  • No damage

How long can affected regions become uninhabitable after a hurricane?

  • Months (correct)
  • Years
  • Weeks
  • Days

What factor can worsen storm surge during a hurricane?

<p>Forward motion of the storm (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average amount of energy released by an average hurricane?

<p>10,000 nuclear bombs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical disturbance?

<p>Development in stages over several days to weeks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what wind speed does a tropical depression become classified as a tropical storm?

<p>25-38 mph (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary cause of hurricane dissipation before they become significant storms?

<p>Unfavorable oceanic and atmospheric conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary factor that distinguishes a tropical storm from a hurricane?

<p>Wind speed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of satellite images in hurricane monitoring?

<p>To track the path of a hurricane (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a condition needed for hurricane formation?

<p>High ocean surface temperature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum sustained wind speed required for a tropical system to be classified as a tropical storm?

<p>39 mph (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which direction does the wind circulate in a hurricane in the northern hemisphere?

<p>Counterclockwise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name given to storms in the western North Pacific?

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

Which category of hurricanes is capable of causing significant structural damage?

<p>Category 3 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for the formation of a hurricane?

<p>High atmospheric pressure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>39 mph (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which direction does wind circulate in a hurricane in the northern hemisphere?

<p>Counterclockwise (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum sustained wind speed for a hurricane to be classified as a Category 3 storm?

<p>111-129 mph (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used for storms in the western North Pacific?

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

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