Hurricanes Flashcards
1
Q
Hurricane
A
A tropical storm with winds that have reached a constant speed of 74 miles an hour or more
2
Q
What are the 3 things that hurricanes need to form?
A
Warm Water
Humidity
Wind Shear
3
Q
Why are hurricanes becoming more frequent?
A
Because the water is heating more frequently due to rising temperatures
4
Q
Due to global warming what is happening to hurricanes
A
They are becoming deadlier, more frequent, and have a bigger storm surge
