Tropical Trivia Medium Quiz #1
1.
Which satement is true? Hurricanes rotate.....
Clockwise in the northern hemisphere
Counterclockwise in the northern hemisphere
Counterclockwise in the southern hemisphere
Counterclockwise everywhere
2.
A major hurricane is considered.....
category 3, 4, or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson wind scale
Winds of 100 mph or more
Pressure of 920 millibars or lower
One that caused at least $1 billion in damage
3.
What would you not do for a hurricane watch?
Put gas in car
Evacuate immediately
Buy extra food and water
Check supplies
4.
The term "hurricane" would NOT apply to which region?
Caribbean
Hawaii
West coast of Mexico
Japan
5.
When is the Atlantic hurricane season?
January 1 through June 30
May 1 through October 31
June 1 through November 30
September 1 through December 31
6.
At what wind speed does a tropical cyclone become a hurricane?
50 mph
50 knots
74 mph
74 knots
7.
The name "hurricane" means...
Dark clouds
Strong winds that destroy sugar cane
Ocean tempest
Island term for god of evil
8.
In what part of the world would you LEAST likely find a tropical cyclone?
Northeast Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
South Atlantic Ocean
Northwest Pacific Ocean
9.
What is the most recognized feature of a hurricane?
Rain squalls
Eye
Tornadoes
Strong winds
Large hail
10.
Which hurricane preparation would you not do BEFORE hurricane season?
Buy extra batteries
Buy plywood or shutters to cover your windows
Cut dead limbs off of trees
None of the above
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