Tropical Storms and Hurricanes
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Social Studies
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6th Grade
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Hard
Joseph Anderson
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5 Slides • 11 Questions
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by Georgia Harding
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Learning Intention:
-To understand how hurricanes work
-Identify the main parts of a hurricane
-Know the weather conditions associated with hurricanes
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I can label the main parts of a hurricane.
Describe weather conditions associated with a hurricane.
List the characteristics of different categories of hurricanes.
Describe the impact of hurricanes.
Identify ways that we can prepare for hurricanes.
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Make notes on key features or facts about a hurricane.
List the windspeed criteria for each category of hurricane
Complete the quiz
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During what months do hurricanes occur?
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Four bodies of water in which hurricanes are active
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Multiple Choice
Accelerate means to
Stop
Slow down
Speed up
Appear
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Multiple Select
Hurricanes occur _______ of the equator in _______waters and places where there is __________atmospheric pressure.
Warm
Low
North
South
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The
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Hurricanes spin in a
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A Tropical storm becomes a hurricane when it reaches wind speeds of
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Multiple Select
The center and area of lowest pressure in a hurricane is called the _______ . This area is usually calm and __________-free and ranges from 4-40 miles across. The area immediately surrounding the center of the hurricane is called the __________ and has the most violent winds.
eye wall
cloud
eye
cloud cover
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Multiple Select
Three main weather elements that accompany hurricanes are; _________________, _________________ and ______________________.
Precipitation
Winds
Cloud
Air pressure
Humidity
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What are two damages caused by hurricanes?
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What are two things that can cause a hurricane to slow down?
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