42. How a Hurricane Is Formed

According to the essay, what is the minimum sea surface temperature required for a hurricane to form?
1. 20 degrees Celsius
2. 26 degrees Celsius
3. 30 degrees Celsius
4. 15 degrees Celsius
What is created near the sea surface when warm air rises?
1. A large system of clouds
2. An area of high pressure
3. An area of low pressure
4. A spinning column of air
Why does the air in a hurricane spin?
1. Because of the heavy rain it brings.
2. Because it is moving over cold water.
3. Because the warm air rises very quickly.
4. Because of the Earth's rotation.
What is the primary reason a hurricane weakens when it moves over land?
1. The winds slow down and stop spinning.
2. It loses its source of warm, moist air.
3. The air pressure on land is too high.
4. It is no longer affected by the Earth's rotation.
At what wind speed does a storm officially become a hurricane?
1. 100 kilometers per hour
2. 119 kilometers per hour
3. 150 kilometers per hour
4. 100 miles per hour