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What is the primary source of energy that fuels a hurricane?
- Solar radiation
- Geothermal heat
- Wind energy
- Ocean heat
Hurricanes are large weather engines, and any engine needs energy to run. The secret energy source of a hurricane is the latent heat of ocean water.
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What is the scale used to classify the intensity of hurricanes?
- Richter Scale
- Saffir-Simpson Scale
- Fujita Scale
- Beaufort Scale
The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane’s sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes.
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Which ocean basin is known for producing the most hurricanes?
- Indian Ocean
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Northwest Pacific Ocean
- Southern Ocean
The Northwest Pacific sees by far the largest number of hurricanes each year, with an average of 16.5.
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