HURRICANES
LESSON 3
ANALYZING THE EFFECTS OF A HURRICANE
Read the definitions below then complete the following tasks:
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Task 1: Analyze the Effects
In 1969, two scientists created a scale to rate the strength of hurricanes based on wind speed. The scale, called the Saffir-Simpson Scale after the two developers, is available at large with details about the types of damage that each level of hurricane can cause. Using this table on the National Hurricane Center website, complete the following activities in your packet:
Task 1: Analyze the Effects
Using data from the table, answer the following questions in your packet on page 7.
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If a hurricane destroyed nearly all the mobile homes in an area, what category hurricane was it likely to have been?
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If an area is hit with a Category 1 storm, are power outages likely?
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What causes injury and death to people and animals during a hurricane?
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Design a Survey: Imagine that a hurricane has occurred in an area that lacks a way to measure wind speed. Using the table to help you, design a questionnaire to be given to people after the hurricane to determine the category the hurricane most likely was. Your questionnaire should have questions about at least five of the different types of damage (trees, power and water, frame homes, mobile homes, etc.). You may use separate paper for this assignment or you may use an online form such as Google Forms, Office 365, Survey Monkey, or Poll Everywhere. If you use an electronic format, you will need to list the URL on your packet. Use the rubric below to guide you in your effort to create the questionnaire.
