14 Questions
What is the minimum wind speed required for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?
74 miles per hour
How wide can hurricanes stretch across?
600 miles
How long can hurricanes last when they are located over warm ocean waters?
more than a week
In which direction do hurricanes rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?
counter-clockwise
What is the area at the center of a hurricane called, where there are weak winds and fair weather?
the eye
What is the process by which water droplets form on a cold surface when met by humid air?
condensation
What is the phenomenon that causes free moving objects, such as the wind, to move to the right or left?
Coriolis Force
In which direction do hurricanes rotate in the Northern Hemisphere?
counter-clockwise
In which direction do hurricanes rotate in the Southern Hemisphere?
clockwise
What is the area at the center of a hurricane called that has weak winds and fair weather?
eye
What causes winds to begin rotating in a hurricane?
The Coriolis Force
What happens to the warm, moist air in a hurricane?
It spirals upward, forming clouds and releasing heat
What do the winds above a hurricane do?
Blow the rising heat away
What conditions are necessary for a hurricane to sustain itself?
Warm ocean water below and organized winds above
Test your knowledge on hurricanes and discover the conditions necessary for their formation. This quiz will help you become an expert on these powerful tropical storms that can cause immense damage.
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