Inferences
Based on the passage, why is the storm surge considered more dangerous than high winds.
B. it creates massive flooding, which is harder to escape
What does the word swelling most likely means in the sentence,
"ocean waves swelling higher than normal"
B. Growing
Which sentence from the passage best shows the reason hurricanes cause so much damage when they reach lands?
B. "The most dangerous part of a hurricane is the storm surge."
According to the passage, where do hurricanes typically form?
B. Over warm ocean waters near the equator
What can the reader infer about why hurricanes are so hard to predict?
C. The change direction quickly
Which word from the paragraph helps the reader understand the meaning of the word surge?
B. Rise
Which sentence from the selection shows that hurricanes are not just limited to the Atlantic ocean?
B. "Hurricanes can form over the Pacific Ocean as well."
According to the passage what causes a hurricane to die down when it moves over land?
c. Lack of warm ocean water.
Based on the passage why do some hurricanes cause more damage than others?
a. Some have higher wind speeds
Which sentence from the passage shows that hurricanes can cause destruction over a wide area?
A." The swirling circle may be 250 miles wide".
What detail from the passage explains why the word hurricane is used?
B. They get their name from an ancient word meaning" big winds."
Which of the following best summarizes the passage?
B. Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters near the equator, grow in strength, and move westward. The cause damage when they hit land but lose strength over time.