/13 1 votes, 5 avg 12 Parachute’s Hurricane Quiz Do you think you know a lot about hurricanes? Then take our quiz and put your knowledge to the test! 1 / 13 Which US state has experienced the most direct hits from a hurricane since 1851? Florida Louisiana Texas North Carolina 2 / 13 Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana on Aug. 29, 2005. How many insurance claims were filed? 150,000 500,000 1,700,000 2,250,000 1.7M insurance claims were filed. Hurricane Katrina resulted in a combined $41B in insured losses in Louisiana as well as Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Of the 1.7 claims, 56% were in Louisiana, 29% in Mississippi. 1.7M insurance claims were filed. Hurricane Katrina resulted in a combined $41B in insured losses in Louisiana as well as Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Of the 1.7 claims, 56% were in Louisiana, 29% in Mississippi. 3 / 13 What is the most dangerous hazard associated with hurricanes? High Winds Tornadoes Storm Surge Rip Currents Flooding A hurricane’s deadliest aspect is the storm surge, which is an abnormal rise in sea level. A hurricane’s deadliest aspect is the storm surge, which is an abnormal rise in sea level. 4 / 13 When does a tropical storm receive a name? When the storm displays a rotating circulation pattern and wind speeds reach 39 mph. When the tropical storm travels with at least 20 mph and passes the -60 W longitude When the storm reaches maximum sustained wind speed of 74 mph. Tropical storms are given names when they display a rotating circulation pattern and wind speeds reach 39 mph. Tropical storms are given names when they display a rotating circulation pattern and wind speeds reach 39 mph. 5 / 13 What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon? There is no difference, it’s just a different nomenclature. The only difference is the location where the storm occurs. Typhoons have a higher wind speed than hurricanes. Hurricanes and typhoons are the same weather phenomenon: tropical cyclones. In the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific, the term hurricane is used. In the Northwest Pacific it is called a typhoon. In the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, the generic term tropical cyclone is used, regardless of the strength of the associated wind. Hurricanes and typhoons are the same weather phenomenon: tropical cyclones. In the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific, the term hurricane is used. In the Northwest Pacific it is called a typhoon. In the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, the generic term tropical cyclone is used, regardless of the strength of the associated wind. 6 / 13 What date marks the statistical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season? June 1 August 15 September 10 October 10 The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 to November 30. 97% of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period. The peak of the season is from mid-August to late October. The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 to November 30. 97% of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period. The peak of the season is from mid-August to late October. 7 / 13 What is a Hurricane Warning? A hurricane has been spotted on radar. Hurricane conditions are expected within 36 hours. Hurricane conditions are expected within 7 days. Hurricane warnings indicate that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected within 36 hours to allow for important preparation. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the specified area within 48 hours. Hurricane warnings indicate that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected within 36 hours to allow for important preparation. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the specified area within 48 hours. 8 / 13 Does global warming affect hurricane numbers and strength? Yes, it is a proven fact. There is not enough data to know for sure. About 25% so far. Only during El Nino years. Although scientists are uncertain whether climate change will lead to an increase in the number of hurricanes, there is more confidence that warmer ocean temperatures and higher sea levels are expected to intensify the intensity and impacts of tropical storms. Although scientists are uncertain whether climate change will lead to an increase in the number of hurricanes, there is more confidence that warmer ocean temperatures and higher sea levels are expected to intensify the intensity and impacts of tropical storms. 9 / 13 Who is responsible for naming hurricanes? World Meteorological Organization National Hurricane Center The Old Farmer’s Almanac The Weather Channel The World Meteorological Organization, a specialized UN agency, has established a strict procedure for naming hurricanes. For Atlantic hurricanes, there is a list of male and female names which are used on a 6-year rotation. The only time that there is a change is if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on a different storm would be inappropriate. The World Meteorological Organization, a specialized UN agency, has established a strict procedure for naming hurricanes. For Atlantic hurricanes, there is a list of male and female names which are used on a 6-year rotation. The only time that there is a change is if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on a different storm would be inappropriate. 10 / 13 Where are usually the strongest winds associated with a hurricane? In the eye of the hurricane. In the eyewall and the right front quadrant of the storm. Approx. 20 miles to the left of the hurricane center. In a northern hemisphere tropical cyclone, the strongest winds are located in the eyewall and the right front quadrant of the tropical cyclone. In a northern hemisphere tropical cyclone, the strongest winds are located in the eyewall and the right front quadrant of the tropical cyclone. 11 / 13 Where is the most likely place to find a tornado in a hurricane? Eye Eye wall Rain bands Tornados don’t form in hurricanes Tornado most likely form in the rain bands Tornado most likely form in the rain bands 12 / 13 What is the minimum wind speed required for a storm to be labeled as a hurricane? 39 miles per hour 74 miles per hour 90 miles per hour 111 miles per hour Once a tropical cyclone reaches maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher, it is classified as a hurricane. Once a tropical cyclone reaches maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher, it is classified as a hurricane. 13 / 13 How many hurricanes made landfall in the Continental United States since 2000? 20 38 48 Your score is LinkedIn Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz Please rate this quiz Send feedback
Parachute’s Hurricane Quiz
Do you think you know a lot about hurricanes? Then take our quiz and put your knowledge to the test!
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Which US state has experienced the most direct hits from a hurricane since 1851?
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Hurricane Katrina made landfall in Louisiana on Aug. 29, 2005. How many insurance claims were filed?
1.7M insurance claims were filed. Hurricane Katrina resulted in a combined $41B in insured losses in Louisiana as well as Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Tennessee. Of the 1.7 claims, 56% were in Louisiana, 29% in Mississippi.
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What is the most dangerous hazard associated with hurricanes?
A hurricane’s deadliest aspect is the storm surge, which is an abnormal rise in sea level.
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When does a tropical storm receive a name?
Tropical storms are given names when they display a rotating circulation pattern and wind speeds reach 39 mph.
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What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?
Hurricanes and typhoons are the same weather phenomenon: tropical cyclones. In the North Atlantic, central North Pacific, and eastern North Pacific, the term hurricane is used. In the Northwest Pacific it is called a typhoon. In the South Pacific and Indian Ocean, the generic term tropical cyclone is used, regardless of the strength of the associated wind.
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What date marks the statistical peak of the Atlantic Hurricane Season?
The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially runs from June 1 to November 30. 97% of tropical cyclone activity occurs during this time period. The peak of the season is from mid-August to late October.
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What is a Hurricane Warning?
Hurricane warnings indicate that hurricane conditions (sustained winds of 74 mph or higher) are expected within 36 hours to allow for important preparation. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the specified area within 48 hours.
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Does global warming affect hurricane numbers and strength?
Although scientists are uncertain whether climate change will lead to an increase in the number of hurricanes, there is more confidence that warmer ocean temperatures and higher sea levels are expected to intensify the intensity and impacts of tropical storms.
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Who is responsible for naming hurricanes?
The World Meteorological Organization, a specialized UN agency, has established a strict procedure for naming hurricanes. For Atlantic hurricanes, there is a list of male and female names which are used on a 6-year rotation. The only time that there is a change is if a storm is so deadly or costly that the future use of its name on a different storm would be inappropriate.
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Where are usually the strongest winds associated with a hurricane?
In a northern hemisphere tropical cyclone, the strongest winds are located in the eyewall and the right front quadrant of the tropical cyclone.
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Where is the most likely place to find a tornado in a hurricane?
Tornado most likely form in the rain bands
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What is the minimum wind speed required for a storm to be labeled as a hurricane?
Once a tropical cyclone reaches maximum sustained winds of 74 mph or higher, it is classified as a hurricane.
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How many hurricanes made landfall in the Continental United States since 2000?
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