20 Questions
Which category of hurricanes is considered the strongest?
Category 5
What can be the impact of a Category 5 hurricane on buildings?
Significant damage
How long can affected regions become uninhabitable after a hurricane?
Months
What factor can worsen storm surge during a hurricane?
Forward motion of the storm
What is the average amount of energy released by an average hurricane?
10,000 nuclear bombs
Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical disturbance?
Development in stages over several days to weeks
At what wind speed does a tropical depression become classified as a tropical storm?
25-38 mph
What is the primary cause of hurricane dissipation before they become significant storms?
Unfavorable oceanic and atmospheric conditions
What is the primary factor that distinguishes a tropical storm from a hurricane?
Wind speed
What is the purpose of satellite images in hurricane monitoring?
To track the path of a hurricane
Which of the following is NOT a condition needed for hurricane formation?
High ocean surface temperature
What is the minimum sustained wind speed required for a tropical system to be classified as a tropical storm?
39 mph
In which direction does the wind circulate in a hurricane in the northern hemisphere?
Counterclockwise
What is the name given to storms in the western North Pacific?
Typhoons
Which category of hurricanes is capable of causing significant structural damage?
Category 3
Which of the following conditions is NOT necessary for the formation of a hurricane?
High atmospheric pressure
What wind speed is required for a tropical depression to be classified as a tropical storm?
39 mph
In which direction does wind circulate in a hurricane in the northern hemisphere?
Counterclockwise
What is the minimum sustained wind speed for a hurricane to be classified as a Category 3 storm?
111-129 mph
What is the term used for storms in the western North Pacific?
Typhoons
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