PCA Hurricanes Flashcards
1
Q
What type of storms are the most powerful?
A
Hurricanes
2
Q
When does hurricane season peak in the Atlantic Ocean?
A
late summer months
3
Q
What is the source of energy for hurricanes?
A
Warm moist air on the ocean surface
4
Q
What is the eye of a hurricane?
A
A low pressure center that winds spin around.
5
Q
What wind speeds are required to become a hurricane?
A
74 mph
6
Q
What wind speeds are required to become a Category 5 hurricane?
A
155 mph
7
Q
What is the most dangerous component of hurricanes?
A
Storm surge
8
Q
How high can storm surges from hurricanes rise?
A
20 feet
9
Q
What percentage of hurricane deaths are due to storm surge?
A
90%
10
Q
What is the purpose of hurricanes in the global ecosystem?
A
Regulate climate by moving heat energy from the equator
