Hurricanes and Severe Weather

What You'll Learn

Hurricanes form over warm ocean water when moisture and heat create powerful rotating storms. They bring strong winds, heavy rain, and storm surges to coastal areas.

Key Words

climate
atmosphere
earthquake

Steps

Step 1 — Read

Look at the vocabulary words and write a definition for each in your own words.

Step 2 — Do

Model plate tectonics using graham crackers on frosting. Push them together, pull them apart, and slide them past each other to show convergent, divergent, and transform boundaries.

Step 3 — Observe

Observe what happens and describe it in detail.

Step 4 — Record

Record your observations in your science journal with measurements and descriptions.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What type of rock forms from compressed sediment?