HURRICANES AND TORNADOES

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1. What are two of the most dangerous storms which afflict America?

A Thunderstorms and hurricanes

B Typhoons and thunderstorms

:-) C Hurricanes and tonadoes

D Hurricanes and typhoons

E Thunderstorms and cyclones

2. At which part of the year do hurricanes usually develop?

A July and August only

:-) B Between July and October

C From the seventh to the ninth month

D They develop throughout the year

E During hot summer months

3. Where do hurricanes usually develop?

A In the southwest of America

:-) B In the Carribean Sea

C In the Atlantic Ocean off Bermuda

D Over the mainland near the water

E Usually in the Gulf of Mexico

4. What is the center of a hurricane called?

:-) A The eye.

B The middle.

C The center.

D The interior

E The fury

5. How wide is the diameter of the eye?

A 75 kilometers.

B 500 miles

C exactly 32 kilometers

:-) D approximately 32 kilometers

E 32 kilometers

6. Where can one encounter tornadoes in America?

A Along the sounthern coast

B Near the Gulf of Mexico

C Near coastal areas

:-) D Across the great Plains

E near the mountains

7. What is the major difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

X A Hurricanes cover a larger area.

B A tornado has more wind and speed

:-) C A tornado is not accompanied by rain.

D Hurricans can cause great damage.

E They occur at different seasons

8. Which is not true of tornadoes?

:-) A They occur only during the summer.

B They cause millions of dollars worth of damage.

X C They can be found not only in the Midwest but also in the northeast.

D The sky turns black as dust is forced up into the air

E They can be more easily predicted today that in the past

9. Which of the following is true of tornadoes and hurricanes?

A They can not be predicted with accuracy

B They are easier to control today than in the past

C Tornadoes are more dangerous than hurricanes.

D They are slow moving and do not travel at great speeds.

:-) E They can be predicted today with greater accuracy

10. Which of the following was not mentioned in the article?

A The damage caused by Hurricanes and tornadoes.

B The tremendous power of these storms.

:-) C The number of people killed each your by these storms.

D The time of year when they are most likely to strike.

E The speeds at which they travel.

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