How much do you know about hurricanes?

You can find out what you know, and have fun too by taking our HURRICANE QUIZ.

 

1.) At what wind speeds do the winds of a storm have to be to become a hurricane?

A.73 mph

B.65 mph

C.80 mph

D.75 mph

 

2.) What's the center of the storm called?

A. eye wall

B. rain bands

C. eye

D. outflow shield

 

3.) Which of these do you need during a hurricane?

A. candy

B. bottled water

C. nail polish

D. basketball

 

4.) What is strongest category for a hurricane?

A. 5

B. 6

C. 9

D. 4

 

5.) How many parts does a hurricane have?

A. 5

B. 6

C. 8

D. 4

 

6.) Over what temperature of water does a hurricane develop?

A. 80 degree

B. 65 degrees

C. 90 degrees

D. 20 degrees

 

7.) In the Saffir-Simpson scale, in category three how fast do the

winds blow?

A. 96-110 mph

B. 131-155 mph

C. 111-130 mph

D. None of the above

 

8.) What are the white things you see on satellite pictures of

hurricanes?

A. hail

B. eye

C. cumulus clouds

D. rain bands

 

9.) What in the climate like in the eye?

A. windy

B. a regular day

C. rainy

D. fierce with howling winds

 

10.) Where is the safer case to be during a hurricane?

A. outside

B. watching T.V.

C. inside a closet

D. taking a shower

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