Quiz 11 - Hurricanes

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What typically causes the most devastating damage when a strong hurricane moves ashore?

Storm surge.

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To what weather phenomenon does the Saffir-Simpson Scale apply?

Hurricanes.

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True or False: Hurricanes are getting worse in terms of damage and/or fatalities due to climate change?

True.

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When does the hurricane season start in the North Atlantic?

June 1.

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True or False: The minimum water temperature needed for hurricane formation is 65˚F?

True.

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What is the minimum wind speed for a weather system to be classified as a hurricane?

74 mph.

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What was the costliest natural disaster to hit the US?

Hurricane Katrina.

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What is the deadliest disaster to hit the US?

Galveston Hurricane.

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From where do tropical cyclones derive their energy?

Warm ocean water.

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What is the area of highest winds in a hurricane called?

Eye wall.