Your Name          Exploring Hurricanes     

1. The word "hurricane" comes from , the god of big winds and evil spirits once worshiped by the   people of Central America.

 2.  The record for the most hurricanes in one season is .

 3. What increases a hurricanes power? .

  4.  What are the 3 different parts of a hurricane? , , and the .

  5. A tropical storm becomes a hurricane when the winds   miles per hour or more.

  6.How many categories are there for classifying hurricanes?  

  7. Is this statement a hurricane watch or a hurricane warning:   "A hurricane is expected within 24 hours."   .

 5. List three things to do to prepare for a hurricane.
 
 
 

 6. Read these instructions about how to track a hurricane.  Then track hurricane Andrew:(you will need to click on the  map at the spot where the two coordinates meet.)
 7. The deadliest hurricane in the United States was in in the year .  

8. Read about Hurricane Floyd and answer the following questions:  What was the date of Hurricane Floyd?

How much rain fell across the eastern half of the state ?

Floyd’s origin can be traced to a tropical wave that emerged from what continent?