Vocabulary
to be a possible source of danger or discomfort
threaten
break down and evaluate or draw conclusions about the information
analyze
land or objects owned by someone
property
tell or write the meaning or definition
define
Hurricane season dates
June 1st-November 30th
a numbered system or device used to measure something
scale
say or write what it is
identify
very great or strong
intense
find out; verify; decide
determine
38 mph of sustained winds is called
a tropical depression
firm and clear; exact
definite
express understanding of an idea or concept
explain
tropical cyclone; powerful storms with strong winds that twist and spin
hurricane
decide on the value, impact, or accuracy
assess
39-74 mph of sustained winds is a
tropical storm
not special or different in any way
ordinary
support your answer by paraphrasing or using a direct quote
cite evidence
the things or conditions around a person or place
surroundings
make a judgment or inference based on text clues and background knowledge
Draw Conclusions
The category of hurricane where there is more extensive wall failure. Some complete roof structure failure on small homes. Major erosion of beach areas. Land may flood very far inland.
Category 4
state detailed information about a topic
describe
kept going for a period of time
sustained
apply information or a procedure
use
The strongest part of a hurricane
eyewall