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What is the first stage in the development of a hurricane?
What is the first stage in the development of a hurricane?
- Tropical depression (correct)
- Category 1 hurricane
- Tropical storm
- Superstorm
Which of the following hurricanes is classified as a category 5 hurricane?
Which of the following hurricanes is classified as a category 5 hurricane?
- Hurricane Katrina
- Superstorm Sandy
- Hurricane Andrew (correct)
- Hurricane Irene
At what wind speeds does a tropical storm develop into a hurricane?
At what wind speeds does a tropical storm develop into a hurricane?
- Above 39 mph
- Between 74 and 155 mph (correct)
- Between 40 and 73 mph
- Above 95 mph
What is the main factor that distinguishes hurricanes of different categories?
What is the main factor that distinguishes hurricanes of different categories?
Which type of hurricane would likely cause the most extensive damage?
Which type of hurricane would likely cause the most extensive damage?
What wind speed range characterizes a category 4 hurricane?
What wind speed range characterizes a category 4 hurricane?
Why are all hurricanes, even category 1 hurricanes, considered dangerous?
Why are all hurricanes, even category 1 hurricanes, considered dangerous?
What is the primary reason why hurricanes rarely hit the West Coast of the United States?
What is the primary reason why hurricanes rarely hit the West Coast of the United States?
Why do hurricanes tend to dissipate once they hit land?
Why do hurricanes tend to dissipate once they hit land?
What happens when the wind gets diverted horizontally during the formation of hurricanes?
What happens when the wind gets diverted horizontally during the formation of hurricanes?
Why does a hurricane have an 'eye' in its center?
Why does a hurricane have an 'eye' in its center?
What is the role of ocean water condensation in the formation of a hurricane?
What is the role of ocean water condensation in the formation of a hurricane?
Why do hurricanes not continue indefinitely but are eventually stopped?
Why do hurricanes not continue indefinitely but are eventually stopped?
How does moving over land affect a hurricane's ability to sustain itself?
How does moving over land affect a hurricane's ability to sustain itself?
Why does Oklahoma not typically experience hurricanes?
Why does Oklahoma not typically experience hurricanes?
