Arbordale Publishing
×
Home
eBook Access
Store
All Books
eBooks
Latest News
Support
Login
Contact Us
Ready, Set . . . WAIT!
- For Creative Minds Quiz
1.
What is another name for the center of the hurricane?
Eye
Storm surge
Eye wall
2.
Winds rotate ________ in the northern hemisphere and _________ in the southern hemisphere.
Clockwise; counter clockwise
North; south
Counter clockwise; clockwise
3.
How strong are category four hurricane winds?
131-155 miles per hour
114-135 knots per hour
Both A & B are correct
4.
How many endangered American crocodiles survived Hurricane Andrew?
Some
All
None
5.
How long can manatees stay underwater before needing to come up for air?
45 to 50 minutes
5 to 10 minutes
15 to 20 minutes
6.
On the Pacific Coast of Central America, when is the peak of hurricane season?
Late August/ early September
Late October/ early November
Late July/ early August
7.
What type of storms can be found off the southeastern coast of Africa?
Severe cyclonic storms
Tropical cyclones
Typhoons
8.
What part of the hurricane contains the most rain and strongest winds?
Eyewall
Eye
Storm Surge
9.
Which term means that hurricane strength winds are possible in the area within 36 hours?
Hurricane sighting
Hurricane watch
Hurricane warning
10.
What body part allows sharks to sense the falling pressure of an approaching storm?
Eyes
Inner ears
Fins
Back to Top
home
|
catalog
|
privacy policy
|
contact us