Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Meteorology
The Damage
A Wild Mix
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What is the middle part of a hurricane called where there is calm winds and no rain?
The Eye
100
The middle area of a tornado that spins is called...?
Vortex
100
What do Hurricane models predict?
The path of a hurricane, size and strength of a hurricane.
100
What is the strongest category hurricane?
Category 5
100

True/False:  The Great Galveston Hurricane hit Florida in 1903?

False (Galveston is in Texas!)  LOLšŸ¤£ 

200

What are the dates of hurricane season in the Northern Hemisphere?

June 1 - November 30

200
Tornadoes form from what?
Thunderstorm/Funnel Cloud
200

Which is more serious a hurricane warning or a hurricane watch?

Warning!

200
Name two acceptable places to take cover if a tornado is coming.
Basement, under a table, bathroom, closet, hallway...
200

True/Fales:  When a hurricane warning is issued, a hurricane will definitely hit landfall within 24 hours.

True

300

A sudden rush of water caused by hurricanes is called what?

Storm Surge

300
What time of year do most tornadoes form?
Spring/Summer
300
How do scientist predict hurricanes?
Satellites, doppler radar, special planes
300
What is the strongest rating for a tornado?
F5
300
Which has stronger winds a strong hurricane or a strong tornado?
Tornado - up to 500 km/hr!
400
Describe a condition where a hurricane would lose strength.
Hit land Moves over colder water
400
When does a funnel cloud officially become a tornado?
When it touches the ground
400
In what order do scientist name hurricanes?
Alphabetical, male/female
400
What is weakest rating for a tornado?
F0
400

In the Southern Hemisphere, hurricanes rotate in which direction?

Counter-clockwise rotation

500
The most damage in a hurricane is caused by what?
Flooding, Water
500

True of False. Tornadoes can be stronger than hurricanes.

True

500
Name two historically large hurricanes.
Hurricane Andrew Hurricane Katrina Hurricane Hugo Hurricane Gustav ...
500
What is the scale used to classify tornadoes called?
Fujita scale
500

If Tropical Storm Debbie's winds increased to 74 miles per hour, what would it then be called?

Hurricane Debbie

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