Tropical Trivia Hurricane Quiz 7

Tropical Trivia Hard Quiz #1

1.	Hurricane Floyd will be remembered for its:
	Wind damage in south Florida Storm surge in north Florida Historic flooding in the Mid-Atlantic Record low pressure over New York City

2.	The storm surge of a hurricane is very destructive. About how much does a cubic foot of sea water weigh in pounds?
	8 28 64 120

3.	Which of the following was not a category 5 hurricane at landfall?
	Andrew Katrina Labor Day Hurricane 1935 Camille

4.	Where are the strongest winds in a hurricane?
	Rain Bands Eye Eye wall near the surface Eye wall several thousand feet above the ground

5.	What was the smallest eye ever measured in a hurricane?
	2 miles 5 miles 8 miles 11 miles

6.	Give the best answer on what causes a storm surge in a hurricane.
	Low pressure in the eye Strong winds Mostly low pressure, some strong wind effects Mostly strong winds, some low pressure effects

8.	What condition should NOT exist for a hurricane to develop?
	Warm water of about 80 degress Fahrenheit or higher Pre existing disturbance Low wind shear Very stable air

9.	In the Atlantic Ocean, most hurricanes form from:
	Easterly waves Upper air low pressure centers A cold front Trade wind trough

10.	The main factor for a hurricane's strengthening or weakening in the Atlantic basin is:
	Wind shear Coriolis force Direction of motion Ocean water temperature

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