Hurricanes

Question 1

Name the first step of how a hurricane is formed

Answer 1

The sun heats up the ocean to 27’c

Question 2

Name the second step of how a hurricane is formed

Answer 2

The warm ocean heats the air above

Question 3

Name the third step of how a hurricane is formed

Answer 3

Rising warm air evaporates and starts to spin

Question 4

Name the fourth step of how a hurricane is formed

Answer 4

The air then cools and condenses to form clouds

Question 5

Name the fifth step of how a hurricane is formed

Answer 5

More air is sucked in, causing very strong winds

Question 6

Hurricane Katrina effects (social)

Answer 6

1,800 people died
300,000 homes were destroyed
3 million people were left with no electricity
People had to move out of the area

Question 7

Hurricane Katrina effects (Economic)

Answer 7

$300 billion of damage
Oil platforms were destroyed
Fuel prices rose
Tourism decreased

Question 8

Hurricane Katrina effects (Environmental)

Answer 8

The storm surge flooded large areas of the coast
80% of New Orleans flooded as man-made levees overwhelmed by extra water, broke
Cotton and sugar cane crops were destroyed
Delicate coastal habitats were destroyed