This natural event can put people and communities danger.
What is a Natural Hazard?
100
This man is known as the "Father of Miami".
Who is Henry Flagler?
100
Name two natural resources specific to Florida.
What is.. citrus, fertile soil, natural springs, phosphate rock, etc. (Answers may vary.)
100
A tropical weather system with strong rain and winds, that develops over warm water.
What is a hurricane?
200
This natural occurrence leaves communities devastated.
What is a Natural Disaster?
200
This man served as the director of the National Hurricane Center from 2000-2007.
Max Mayfield
200
In 2005, hurricane Katrina brought devastation and destruction to New Orleans, Louisiana. Much like Hurricane Irma, Katrina is an example of?
What is Natural Disaster?
200
Meteorologists measure the strength of hurricanes on this scale.
What is Saffir-Simpson Scale?
300
An abnormally large wave of ocean water that can cause damage to coastal houses, as a result of a severe storm (such as a hurricane).
What is a storm surge?
300
These people fly directly into the "eye" of a hurricane to collect data about the storm.
Who are Hurricane Hunters?
300
Henry Flagler became enchanted with this state.
What is Florida?
300
A violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm cloud to the ground.
What is tornado?
400
A tool that measures atmospheric pressure. (Hint! Hurricane Hunters use this tool.)
What is barometer?
400
Hurricane Hunters are members of what branch of military?
What is the Air Force?
400
Corn and wheat are considered natural resources for this section of the US. (North East, Mid West, South East, etc)
What is Mid West?
400
A violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm that does NOT reach the ground.
What is funnel cloud?
500
A person who studies and predicts the weather.
Who is a meteorologist ?
500
This man played an essential role in the mandatory evacuations of Louisiana in preparation of Hurricane Katrina (2005). He informed Louisiana's governor of Hurricane Katrina's strength and the destruction she would bring.
Who is Max Mayfield?
500
How can natural resources aid in the aftermath of a natural disaster?
( Up to teacher's judgement )
500
This natural hazard forms when moist air from the Gulf of Mexico and cool, dry air from Canada meet to create an instability in the atmosphere.