Vocab
What term matches this definition?
Warm ocean currents that flows off the west coast of South America every few years.
El Nino.
True or False?
The eye of a hurricane is at its center.
True.
Name the 3 parts of a hurricane.
Eye, eye wall, and rainbands.
What wind speed does a storm have to hit to be a tropical cyclone?
74 mph
What term matches this definition?
Severe or unusual weather conditions, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards.
Extreme weather.
True or False?
Meteorologists study animals.
False.
What is the most destructive part of a hurricane?
The storm surge.
Name the 3 names that tropical cyclones are called.
Hurricanes, Typhoons, and Cyclones.
What term matches this definition?
Severe storm with high winds that spiral around a calm center.
Tropical cyclone.
True or False?
A tropical disturbance is when multiple thunderstorms merge together.
True.
How is a hurricane formed?
Hurricanes in the Atlantic ocean usually start off the coast of Africa. The ocean releases warm, moist air into the atmosphere, which condenses and results in thunderstorms. When several merge together, its called a tropical disturbance. The wind will circle counter clockwise due to the Coriolis effect. Once wind speeds reach 74 mph, the storm is a tropical cyclone.
How do relief agencies help after a hurricane?
They find and treat the injured. They also provide food, water, shelter, and clothing to people in need.
What term matches this definition?
The scientific study of climate and weather patterns.
Meteorology.
True or False?
Hurricanes are rated on a scale of 1-5.
True. (It is measured with the Saffir-Simpson scale)
How do people track and prepare for a hurricane?
Once meteorologists determine the track of a storm and it might hit land in 24-36 hours, they issue a hurricane watch. If a storm is less than 24 hours away, they issue a hurricane warning.
Which U.S. state can you see on your preview map?
Florida.
What term matches this definition?
Great destruction or loss of life caused by natural forces rather than by human actions.
Natural disaster.
True or False?
El nino events happen every year.
False.
What do meteorologists use to rate the strength of a hurricane?
The Saffir-Simpson scale.
What is a tropical disturbance?
When several thunderstorms come together.