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Hurricanes

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