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Have you ever been to a hurricane? Hurricanes are serious
weather storms. They can do a lot of damage. But what is a hurricane?
Another name for a hurricane is a tropical cyclone. A hurricane
consists of thunderstorms, torrential rains, and waves with winds up to
75 mph or higher. A hurricane is a tropical storm that starts out in the
ocean and gathers speed and strength as it travels.
When the winds inside these storms reach 39 mph, they are given
names. An international committee developed the list of names.
Hurricanes alternate back and forth between male and female names.
Giving the hurricanes names makes it easier for meteorologists to
identify and track certain storms. This makes it easier to announce
hurricane warnings, as well.
The best place to be during a hurricane is indoors and away from
windows and doors. If the hurricane is very bad, you will probably be
asked to evacuate and move to safer ground. It is important to keep a
bag ready that contains fresh water, long-lasting food, first aid kit,
flashlight, rain gear, and other items that would be useful if you had to
leave your home for a few days.
Part 1. Choose the correct answer.
1. According to the author how fast does a tropical storm need to be
moving in order to receive a name?
A) 25 mph
B) 39 mph
C) 75 mph
D) 76 mph
E) 100 mph
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2. Where does the author write this information to the question above?
A) First paragraph
B) Fourth paragraph
C) None of the above
D) Second paragraph
E) Third paragraph
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Part 2. Find some in consistencies in the statements. Mark these
sentences True or False.
3. Another name for a hurricane is a tropical cyclone.
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4. Hurricanes usually start in the ocean.
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5. The best place to hide from hurricane is indoors.
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6. Humans' names are not given to the hurricanes.