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1. 
What term is used for storms in the northwestern Pacific Ocean?
A.
Hurricanes
B.
Storms
C.
Typhoons
D.
Tropical Cyclones
2. 
Which ocean uses the term 'Tropical Cyclones' for these storms?
A.
Indian Ocean
B.
Arctic Ocean
C.
Pacific Ocean
D.
Atlantic Ocean
3. 
What is the minimum wind speed required for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?
A.
50 mph
B.
74 mph
C.
100 mph
D.
120 mph
4. 
Where do hurricanes typically form?
A.
Near the poles
B.
Near the equator over warm ocean waters
C.
Over land
D.
In the desert
5. 
What is a common feature of hurricanes, tropical cyclones, and typhoons?
A.
Snowfall
B.
Sunny weather
C.
Heavy rainfall
D.
Drought
6. 
Which technology allows for tracking and predicting these storms?
A.
Satellites
B.
GPS
C.
Advanced meteorological technology
D.
Radar
7. 
In which region are hurricanes called 'Typhoons'?
A.
Southern Ocean
B.
Indian Ocean
C.
Atlantic Ocean
D.
Northwestern Pacific Ocean
8. 
What is a potential impact of these storms when they make landfall?
A.
Extensive damage and loss of life
B.
Improved infrastructure
C.
Economic growth
D.
Minor inconvenience
9. 
What is a key benefit of predicting these storms?
A.
Valuable time for preparation and evacuation
B.
Decreased rainfall
C.
Increased storm intensity
D.
Longer duration of storms
10. 
What is the generic term for these storms in the southwestern Pacific Ocean?
A.
Tropical Cyclones
B.
Typhoons
C.
Monsoons
D.
Hurricanes
11. 
What is the circular area of calm and clear weather at the center of a tropical cyclone called?
A.
Eye
B.
Core
C.
Center
D.
Hub
12. 
Where do the most powerful winds and intense thunderstorms in a tropical cyclone occur?
A.
Wind Ring
B.
Eyewall
C.
Eye Center
D.
Storm Core
13. 
What are the spiral bands of clouds and precipitation extending from the eyewall called?
A.
Cloud Rings
B.
Storm Bands
C.
Precipitation Layers
D.
Rainbands
14. 
What is the canopy of cirrus clouds above a tropical cyclone that allows it to vent excess heat and moisture called?
A.
Cloud Cover
B.
Outflow
C.
Vent Layer
D.
Sky Shield
15. 
What is the rapid rise in sea level near the coast caused by a tropical cyclone called?
A.
Surge Wave
B.
Sea Swell
C.
Storm Surge
D.
Coastal Flood
16. 
What is the wind speed range for a Category 3 hurricane?
A.
96-110 mph or 154-177 km/h
B.
130-156 mph or 209-251 km/h
C.
74-95 mph or 119-153 km/h
D.
111-129 mph or 178-208 km/h
17. 
Which category of hurricane has the potential for catastrophic damage?
A.
Category 4
B.
Category 1
C.
Category 3
D.
Category 2
18. 
What is the wind speed threshold for a Category 5 hurricane?
A.
111-129 mph or 178-208 km/h
B.
157 mph or higher or 252 km/h or higher
C.
130-156 mph or 209-251 km/h
D.
96-110 mph or 154-177 km/h
19. 
Which category of hurricane has winds strong enough to cause moderate damage?
A.
Category 3
B.
Category 1
C.
Category 2
D.
Category 4
20. 
What is the most intense category of hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale?
A.
Category 5
B.
Category 2
C.
Category 3
D.
Category 1
21. 
What is the typical effect of a Category 1 hurricane on poorly constructed buildings?
A.
Catastrophic damage
B.
Moderate damage
C.
Minimal damage
D.
Some damage
22. 
Which category of hurricane can cause extensive damage to trees and power poles?
A.
Category 4
B.
Category 3
C.
Category 2
D.
Category 1
23. 
What is the main factor used to classify hurricanes on the Saffir-Simpson scale?
A.
Sustained wind speeds
B.
Barometric pressure
C.
Temperature changes
D.
Rainfall intensity
24. 
Which category of hurricane is considered a major hurricane?
A.
Category 4
B.
Category 3
C.
Category 2
D.
Category 1