Where is the Equator?
Imaginary line drawn around the center of the earth
Where does the hurricane start to form?
In the warm Oceans around the equator
What is the fuel for the storm?
Warm Moist air
What acts as the energy/fuel for the storm?
Warm Moist Air
How does warm moist air form over the ocean waters?
When the water evaporates
warm moist air is needed for the storm to form, what is the other ingredient?
Wind
What are the two main ingredients needed for a hurricane or storm to form?
Warm Moist Air and Wind
What happens when the warm moist air when it goes up into the atmosphere?
It condenses and clouds are formed
When the wind blows in the ocean, which shape does it rotate in?
A Spiral
What happens when the wind speed over the ocean reaches 120kmph?
What is it called?
A Hurricane
What are the 3 main parts of the hurricane?
The Eye, The Eye Wall and Rain Bands
What is the center of the hurricane called?
The Eye, It is the calmest part of the hurricane
which part of the hurricane has the strongest winds and rain?
The Eye Wall
What are Rain Bands?
These are Clouds that spin around and make the storm bigger
