Hurricanes Geography Worksheets Page 4
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1. Katrina made landfall twice. Name both places.
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2. Where did Sandy make landfall?
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3. Compare the different paths of Katrina and Sandy.
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4. Where do most hurricanes form?
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5. Describe how hurricanes move. Which are the general directions and why do they follow this path?
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6. At which latitude do the hurricanes make a “u-turn”?
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7. Why do hurricanes form over water?
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8. Why was hurricane Sandy a much stronger storm than Katrina when it got to around 40°N?
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9. Why did Katrina change from a tropical storm to a hurricane on 26 Aug. 2005?
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10. Which areas in the US are most at risk for hurricane damage?
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11. What type of damage is caused by hurricanes?
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