Hurricanes cause widespread destruction and property damage through strong winds and heavy rains. They form over warm ocean waters and can produce damaging storm surges that make contact with coastlines. The document defines several words related to hurricanes, including atmosphere, available, contact, damages, destruction, property, surge, and hurricanes. It also includes a quiz to test the reader's understanding of these terms.
18. Quiz Time! hurricanes, destruction, contact, damages, available, atmosphere, surge, property Which word means possible to have? available
19. Quiz Time! hurricanes, destruction, contact, damages, available, atmosphere, surge, property Which word means a large wave or series of waves during a storm? surge
20. Quiz Time! hurricanes, destruction, contact, damages, available, atmosphere, surge, property Which word means the layer of gases that surrounds the earth? atmosphere
21. Quiz Time! hurricanes, destruction, contact, damages, available, atmosphere, surge, property Which word means storms with strong winds and heavy rains? hurricanes
22. Quiz Time! hurricanes, destruction, contact, damages, available, atmosphere, surge, property Which word means anything owned by a person or group? property
23. Quiz Time! hurricanes, destruction, contact, damages, available, atmosphere, surge, property Which word means a touching or meeting of persons or things? contact
24. Quiz Time! hurricanes, destruction, contact, damages, available, atmosphere, surge, property Which word means a great wreckage or ruin? destruction
25. Quiz Time! hurricanes, destruction, contact, damages, available, atmosphere, surge, property Which word means harm that makes things less valuable or useful ? damages