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JS7 - U12 - Day 16

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    Review the reading "Blowing up the storm"
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  • What was the source of Hurricane Ike?
    The source of Hurricane Ike was the tropical area in the Atlantic Ocean.
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  • What is the "eye" of a hurricane?
    The eye is the region of calm at the center of a hurricane.
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  • What happens when a storm makes contact with a large body of warm water?
    Its energy increases.
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  • How are hurricanes categorized?
    Hurricanes are categorizes by wind speed.
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  • Where is Galveston located in Texas?
    Galveston is located on the Gulf Coast of Texas.
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  • Why do you think Galveston's location makes it a target for dangerous storms?
    Storms form in tropical waters in the Atlantic Ocean and often move into the Gulf.
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  • Why are hurricanes dangerous?
    Because the high winds damage buildings and trees. The heavy rains cause flooding.
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  • How are hurricanes labeled?
    They are labeled by 5 categories.
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  • How can weather radar be used to help people who live in the path of the storms?
    It can be used to warn people that the storm is approaching. People can evacuate before the storm hits.
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