Quiz: Hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons
Alok Gupta
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Extreme weather events
This is for the first time in seven years that three hurricanes are simultaneously hammering many countries in the Atlantic region. Hurricane Irma has caused massive damage on Caribbean islands and it is on way to destruct Florida. Also, Hurricane Jose is hurtling through the Carribean. Meanwhile, Hurricane Katia became a Category 1 hurricane in the southern Gulf of Mexico not too far from where Harvey formed two weeks ago. Hong Kong also witnessed a series of typhoons recently. On August 23, Typhoon Hato pounded the city and caused considerable damage in Macao and South China. A week after Hato, it was time for Typhoon Pakhar to hit Hong Kong. What are hurricanes, storms and cyclones and how much do you know about them? Test your knowledge as extreme weather events rise on the planet.
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What is the difference between hurricane, cyclone and typhoon?
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Who decides the names of hurricanes in Atlantic region?
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What best describes the movement of a hurricane in northern and southern hemispheres respectively?
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Which months are known as hurricane season ?
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What is center of a cyclone is called?
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Cyclones never occur near...
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What scale is used to categorize cyclones?
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Which is the most powerful hurricane recorded in the Atlantic basin?
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During 13th century, the Japanese named a typhoon as "Kamikaze" that means "divine wind". Why did they select such a pious name?
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Which hurricane sunk the ship, HMS Bounty, used in the shooting of Pirates of the Caribbean?
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