Hurricane Quiz

Good luck to: ________________________

Date: ______________________

 

1. We learned that earthquakes are rated using the Richter Scale. How are hurricanes ranked?

The Fujita Scale
 The VEI Scale
 Saffir- Simpson Scale

2. What is the most damaging result of a hurricane?

3. When are hurricanes most likely to occur in the United States?

Mid January through mid May
Mid August through late October
Early June through mid August

4. If you are in an area at risk for hurricanes, what are some things you can do to plan for a hurricane?

5. What is a hurricane?

 

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