Causes of Hurricanes
What is a hurricane also called ______
Tropical Cyclone
What is the rotating wind speed of hurricanes?
74 miles per hour
This aspect of the hurricane results in storm surges
High Winds
This action helps people to avoid deadly mishaps
Hurricane Preparation
Hurricanes originate off the coast of this continent
Africa
This part of the hurricane is also known as its centre.
Eye
This part of the hurricane results in flooded streets
heavy rainfall
People in flood prone or low lying areas are usually told to do this
Evacuate
The sea temperatures needed for hurricanes to develop
27 degress celcius or warmer
In which general direction does a hurricane in the Caribbean move
West
When we get to this section it is normally okay to go outside
Eye
In the 1980s this reggae artiste produced a song about hurricanes. Name the artiste and the song
Lovindeer, Wild Gilbert
This action enables the hurricane to move in a circular manner
The Coriolis Effect
In Jamaica, hurricanes are most active at this time of the year.
June to November
This section of the hurricane has the heaviest and most torrential rainfall
The Eye Wall
This local government office helps citizens in Jamaica prepare for hurricanes
Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management(ODPEM)