Tropical Trivia Medium Quiz #3
1.
On average, the size of a hurricane is about....
30-40 miles
100-150 miles
300-400 miles
700-900 miles
2.
On Average, the size of an eye of a hurricane is about...
2-3 miles
20-30 miles
50-75 miles
100 miles
3.
Where is the most likely place to find a tornado in a hurricane?
Eye wall
Eye
Rain bands
Tornadoes don't form in hurricanes
4.
Which of the following generally doesn't produce much rainfall?
Tropical depression
Tropical storm
Hurricane
All tropical cyclones can produce heavy rainfall
5.
In which part of the world have tropical cyclones caused the most loss of life?
Central America
Bangaldesh
Austrailia
Japan
6.
What rare tropical cyclone event occured in 2004?
A hurricane hit southern California
A hurricane developed two eyes, side by side
A hurricane formed in the south Atlantic Ocean
A hurricane stalled over Bermuda for ten days
7.
Why don't hurricanes form at the equator?
Too many clouds
Weak Coriolis force
Winds are too strong
Sea water is too cold
8.
What would be the BEST way to study a hurricane in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean?
Ship reports
Radar
Hurricane Hunter information
Satellite
9.
What would be the BEST way to study a hurricane near the coast?
Radar
Satellite
Hurricane Hunter information
Buoy data
10.
In preparing for a hurricane, it is usually a good idea to tape windows to help them not shatter from strong winds.
True
False
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