Question

Hurricanes form over __________________ ocean waters near the ___________________(1 point)
Responses

Warm, Equator
Warm, Equator

Cold, Poles
Cold, Poles
Question 2
Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane’s sustained wind speed

Which hurricane will be more destructive - a Category 1 or Category 5?

(1 point)
Responses

Category 1
Category 1

Category 5
Category 5
Question 3
A scientist wants to study the movement of air in a hurricane in order to help prevent damage. Which tool should the scientist use to find out more about the movement of air?(1 point)
Responses

Computer Model
Computer Model

Doppler Radar
Doppler Radar

Barometer
Barometer
Question 4
What is the best way to limit damage caused by a hurricane?(1 point)
Responses

Provide as early a warning as possible to pople living in the path of a hurricane
Provide as early a warning as possible to pople living in the path of a hurricane

Provide people with training on how to analyze huricane models
Provide people with training on how to analyze huricane models

Have people simulate (practice) a disaster response every few weeks
Have people simulate (practice) a disaster response every few weeks

Answer 1

Here are the correct responses for each question:

1. Hurricanes form over **Warm** ocean waters near the **Equator**.
2. Which hurricane will be more destructive - a **Category 5**.
3. A scientist should use **Doppler Radar** to find out more about the movement of air in a hurricane.
4. The best way to limit damage caused by a hurricane is to **Provide as early a warning as possible to people living in the path of a hurricane**.