1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane?
In order to produce a hurricane the tropical ocean water must be warm, the conditions must be moist, and light winds need to be above.

2. What governmental organization monitors severe weather?
The governmental organization that monitors severe weather is the NOAA National Hurricane Center.

3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results.
The intensity and frequency of hurricanes have changed over the past fifty years. The graph shows that the most active years were between 1941 and 1950 where there were between 2 and 3 named storms a year and an average of 1 major hurricane a year. Solely in the year 2005 there were fifteen hurricanes and 7 major hurricanes. The numbers started high and then dropped and went right back up to high. But what is shown on the graph is that the last section of years is between 2001 and 2004. That is half the amount of years shown in the other intervals. If the intensity of hurricanes and number of hurricanes stays on this path then the number of hurricanes from 2001 to 2010 will be double the amount of hurricanes from 1941-1950.

Decade Level 1 2 3 4 5 ALL Major
1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 11 3 4 2 4 24 10

4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society?
The effects of hurricanes to our society are heavy rain, strong winds, damage to buildings, damage to homes, damage to cars, etc.

5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster?
To prepare for a disaster you can fill your house with foods that do not have to be refrigerated and will not go bad in the near future. You should fill your car with gas incase the gas stations do not have electricity after the storm. You should put shutters on your windows and buy a generator. Most importantly, you should find a safe place for yourself and your family.

--Tiny Bopper

1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane?
The conditions that are necessary for hurricanes to produce are warm tropical oceans, moisture and light winds above them. Also, hurricanes usually form in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline, or the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E.

2. What governmental organization monitors severe weather?
The government organization that monitors severe weather is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association. The National Hurricane Center pays specific attention to the hurricane season.

3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results.
Overall, the intensity or the frequency of hurricanes has changed over the past 50 years. This is mainly due to the increase of tropical Atlantic Warmth and a change in the climate cycle. There seems to be a decrease in the number of hurricanes according to the second to last column. However, this number could change rapidly because of the effects of global warming. The number of more intense hurricanes also seems to be changing because the most hurricanes occurred in 1941-1950. In the most recent area of data, 2001-2004 there were not that many hurricanes.
Decade 1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /all /major
1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 4 2 2 1 0 9 3


4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society?
Some of the effects of the hurricanes to our society is damage to buildings, cars, and trees. Also people can get severely injured if they do not have the appropriate hurricane equipment. Power lines fall down and usually electricity goes out. When there are heavy winds, or a surge storm, people usually get hurt during this time because they go outside.

5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster?
To be prepared for a disaster, families must have a large supply of distilled water ready to drink. They should also consider investing in hurricane shutters so there house will be safe. If the family could afford one, they should invest in a generator to keep some of the house’s electricity going. Also, families should always fill up their gas tanks of their cars before the hurricane because in case of emergency, you have to be ready to leave. There should always be a supply of canned foods in the house ready to eat.

--hibleaker

1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane? In order to produce a hurricane, it needs warm ocean temperatures, low wind shear, be close to the equator, already be a weak tropical system, and be in an atmosphere that cools the air and water quickly.
2. What governmental organization monitors severe weather? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration monitors severe weather.
3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results. The overall number of hurricanes has changed over the past 50 years. They have decreased. Due to colder water temperatures and increased opposing wind forces, potential hurricanes have been either turned into the Atlantic or fizzle out into noting. However, due to global warming, scientists believe that the hurricanes will increase soon due to the warmer atmospheric temperatures.
Decade Level 1 2 3 4 5 ALL Major
1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 11 3 4 2 4 24 10
4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society? The damage done by hurricanes to out society can be exponential. The damage ranges from homes and cars and trees to something as bad as what happened in New Orleans. Most damage from hurricanes can be easily repaired, but when a hurricane works together with the city’s vulnerability to floods, its effects can be devastating to any society around the world.
5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster? In order to prepare for a disaster, you must stock up on non-perishable foods such as most canned goods and dried milk. Also, it is nice to have a generator to power fans and a refrigerator for food items. Also, in case power goes out, flashlights and some sort of backup system for a house alarm or a lot of battery powered items would come to good use.


--Doc

1. In order for a hurricane to occur they need to be in warm tropical oceans and have moisture and light winds above them. If the right conditions last long enough, a hurricane can produce violent winds, incredible waves, torrential rains and floods. The storm needs to be going 74 MPH to be considered a hurricane.

2. The governmental organization that monitors severe weather is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It is a federal agency focused on the condition of the oceans and the atmosphere, especially when dealing with hurricanes.

3. Over the past 50 years the intensity & frequencies of hurricanes have decreased. Level 3 hurricanes seem to have been the most common in the past decades. There is an average of 17 hurricanes per decade. Although we see a decrease from 1941 to 2004, we still havent gone through a whole decade. 2000-2004 is about half a decade and if this same average continues, then we'll see an increase of the occurance of hurricanes from 1991-2000 with 14 to 18 in 2001-2010.

This data shows the number of hurricanes to strike the U.S. each decade:

Decade 1 2 3 4 5 ALL MAJOR (3,4,5)
1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 4 2 2 1 0 9 3

4. Hurricanes can have major effects on our lives, property and environment. When hurricanes move onto land, the heavy rain, strong winds and heavy waves can damage buildings, trees and cars. The heavy waves are called a storm surge. They can go as far as to damage a whole state as we saw with Hurricane Katrina. The damage is so intense that they need to evacuate their homes and start a new life.

5. To be prepared for a disaster one must collect materials and supplies such as food, water, batteries/flashlight, a radio and have fuel tanks filled. Windows should be shuttered up. One should have an evacuation/emergency plan. Finally, one should be aware of the hurricane path and stay informed.

-RiloKiley

1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane?
Hurricanes need warm tropical oceans, moisture and light winds above them. If the right conditions last long enough, a hurricane will be produced with violent winds, incredible waves, torrential rains and floods.

2. What governmental organization monitors severe weather?
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) monitors severe weather such as hurricanes.

3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results.
The intensity and frequency of hurricanes has changed over the past 50 years. In recent years, there seems to have been a decrease in the overall number of hurricanes due to colder water temperatures. The most number of hurricanes occurred between 1941 and 1950. However, if global warming continues, there could possibly be an increase in the number of hurricanes because hurricanes become stronger in warm weather.

Decade 1 /2 /3 /4 /5 /all /major
1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 4 2 2 1 0 9 3


4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society?
The effects of hurricanes can be extremely dangerous. There can be severe damage to buildings, cars, and trees. Also, power lines can fall which cause the electricity to go out in most cities for days. Damage can be very severe such as what happened during and after hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. In New Orleans the storm surges were so large that they flooded the entire city and wiped out most buildings causing the people to move away and start over with their lives.

5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster?
To be prepared for a disaster, one must stock up on non-perishable food items, water, batteries, and flashlights. One must also have a fuel filled car, a radio available, and have all windows boarded up to prevent shattering. An emergency evacuation plan should be known by all members of a house-hold. After that, the only thing to do is to be kept up to date on all information relating to the specific disaster.

--Bluedog16

1.What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane?
To produce a hurricane, the oceans need to be warm and tropical. The moisture and light winds must be above the hurricanes and if these conditions have to last long enough, the hurricane can produce violent winds, huge waves, torrential rains, and floods. Hurricanes have different names around the world for example it is also known as typhoons, severe cyclonic stroms, or tropical cyclones.
2. What governmental organization monitors severe weather?
The governmental organization that monitors severe weather is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA). There are branches under this association that pay attention to particular areas such as the National Hurricane Center.
3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results.
Decade----1----2----3----4----5----All----Major
1851-1860—8—5—5—1—0—19—6
1861-1870—8—6—1—0—0—15—1
1871-1880—7—6—7—0—0—20—7
1881-1890—8—9—4—1—0—22—5
1891-1900—8—5—5—3—0—21—7
1901-19010—10—4—4—0—0—18—4
1011-1920—10—4—4—3—0—21—7
1921-1930—5—3—3—2—0—13—5
1931-1940—4—7—6—1—1—19—8
1941-1950—8—6—9—1—0—24—10
1951-1960—8—1—5—3—0—17—8
1961-1970—3—5—4—1—1—14—6
191-1980—6—2—4—0—0—12—4
1981-1990—9—1—4—1—0—15—5
1991-2000—3—6—4—0—1—14—5
2001-2004—4—2—2—1—0—9—3
Yes, the frequency and intensity of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years. It looks like the intensity of the hurricanes has dwindled. There are less 4 and 5 category hurricanes. The frequency of the hurricanes has decreased also. Between 1931 and 1970 was when there were the most hurricanes. The highest number of hurricanes are the category 1 hurricanes.

4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society?
Hurricanes have great negative effects on our society. Floods occur destroying houses and resident buildings. Power lines fall over and broken lines can electrocute those wading in the water. Highways and bridges are destroyed as well. High category hurricanes kill many people. Hurricanes cause rising tensions between people also. People strain to survive and start fighting for their needs such as food and water.
5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster?
To be prepared for a disaster, one should make sure they have the supplies needed when the disaster hits stored. Such necessities could be non perishable foods that do not need to be heated in case electricity is out. Flashlights with fresh batteries and enough freshwater to drink or bathe in. A portable stove that works on gas could be useful just incase electricity is out for more than a couple of days. Also, it is important to have a car that’s completely filled with gas. It’s also a good idea to put up hurricane shutters at the first notice of a hurricane. Battery operated radios are helpful because they can keep you informed during and after the hurricane hits.
--steve123

1. In order for a hurricane to develop, several conditions must be matched. First, the water temperature must be at least 80 degrees to a depth of at least 150 feet. There must be an environment which allows for rapid cooling and condensing of water vapor which will allow the hurricane to grow. Also, there must be high humidity and relatively low wind sheer. The area must also be free of other large storms which may impact the growth of the inital hurricane.
2.The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association monitors severe weather including hurricanes. This organization also releases information to the public and arranges for the "hurricane hunters" to go into developing storms.
3.The overall frequency of hurricanes over the past 50 years has decreased slightly from a high of 17 from 1951-1960 to a low of 9 from 2001-2004. The number of major hurricanes (category 3 or high) has remained relatively the same.
All Major
1951-1960 17 8
1961-1970 14 6
1971-1980 12 4
1981-1990 15 5
1991-2000 14 5
2001-2004 9 3


4.Hurricanes can devastate an impacted region. As seen from the devastation caused recently by hurricane Katrina, hurricanes can take entire cities and destroy them. Power can be lost for thousands of residents and supplies may be hard to find. When in open ocean, hurricanes can disrupt shipping and air traffic. Finally, hurricanes can be so prevalent in an area that many people may not choose to live there.
5. In order to prepare for a hurricane the first step is to prepare supplies. Before a hurricane strikes it is a good idea to have plenty of water available (at least 1 gallon per person per day for 4 days). Also, it is important to have plenty of non-perishable food available and an automobile which has a full gas tank. If necessary, secure belongings outside and place shutters on windows to protect from flying debris.

--green12

1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane?
When producing a hurricane, the atmosphere must contain the following ingredients: warm, tropical ocean water, moist air conditions, and light to severe winds gusts.

2. What government organization monitors severe weather?
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association is the government organization which monitors severe weather around the globe; The National Hurricane Center, more specifically, monitors solely hurricanes.

3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years?
Over the past 50 years, the overall number of hurricanes has decreased consistently; colder temperatures in the oceans and higher speeds of opposing wind currents contribute to this yearly decrease. The data presented expresses the number of hurricanes to hit the U.S. each decade:
1941-1950: 8, 6, 9, 1, 0, 24, 10
1951-1960: 8, 1, 5, 3, 0, 17, 8
1961-1970: 3, 5, 4, 1, 1, 14, 6
1971-1980: 6, 2, 4, 0, 0, 12, 4
1981-1990: 9, 1, 4, 1, 0, 15, 5
1991-2000: 3, 6, 4, 0, 1, 14, 5
2001-2004: 11, 3, 4, 2, 4, 24, 10

4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society?
Strong winds and heavy rain complementing hurricanes can severely damage buildings, knock over trees, blow over automobiles, destroy land formations, etc. The perfect example of the power a hurricane can bring is seen with Hurricane Katrina.

5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster?
Stocking up on canned or bottled food items and beverages, collecting fully-charged batteries, storing a plethora of flashlights in a safe area, moving any automobile away from trees or light-poles, and securing all hurricane shutters on all windows is a good start to being prepared for a disaster. Next, having an evacuation plan or following the plan the state officials provides is a good idea; in addition to keeping up-to-date on all happenings via the news, the radio, the internet; whichever device functions. Also, make sure all cell-phones and other portable devices are fully charged before the power goes out and make sure you have something set aside to have fun with; you’ll be boarded up in a house for days-on-end, boredom hits pretty hard during these times.
--Captain Planet

1. The necessary conditions to produce a hurricane include warm tropical water conditions, the air must contain moisture and wind gusts. The atmosphere must also have low wind sher and this must all go one for a long enough period of time so the devloping hurricane can grow and sustain its strgenth.

2. The governmental organization that monitors severe weather is the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association better known as NOAA.

3. Hurricanes have decreased in the past 50 years, this is due to rather colder water temperatures and opposing winds. Also atmosphere conditions are not as favorable and do not hold up for long enough periods of time. Scientists predict that this will start to turn around as global warming continues to increase. Making hurricane conditions very favorable.
Decade 1-2-3-4-5-all-major
1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 4 2 2 1 0 9 3

4. There are many effects from hurricanes on our society, they include damage from strong winds and heavy rain. In the case of Hurricane Katrina, homes, towns, and even the city was destroyed. Lives are lost and people are left to suffer with no shelter or food. The economy often goes into turmoil espically where tourism is important.

5. In order to prepair for a disaster it is a very good idea to have a large supply of bottled water and canned food. Also having easy access to flashlights and batteries is also very smart. Hurricane shutters should cover the windows of ones home as well as a car with a full tank of gas. It is a good idea to make sure one has a battary operated radio and a fully charged cell phone. A generator can only make things better and help make homes more liveable. It is extremly important to have a well planned evacuation plan incase conditions get dangerous or so one does not have to take any chances.
--$

1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane?
In order for a hurricane to develop and be maintained, it needs to be over warm, tropical waters as the purpose of hurricanes is to remove heat from water and redistribute it through the atmosphere. Hurricanes also need some sort of wind in order to propel them.
2. What governmental organization monitors severe weather?
The NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association, monitors severe weather patterns. A similar organization, the National Hurricane Center, is responsible for hurricane forecasts.
3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results.
Both the intensity and frequency of hurricanes have decreased in the past 50 years. This is attributed to the minor cooling of waters. Because hurricanes remove heat from water, more of them are needed to restore the temperature of the oceans, which indicates that there will be an increase of hurricanes due to global warming.
Decade Level 1 2 3 4 5 ALL Major (Cats. 3,4,5)
1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 11 3 4 2 4 24 10
4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society?
Hurricanes have a devastating effect to society. They easily can destroy cars, houses, large trees, and electrical infrastructure. Hurricanes can destabilize an entire region for years such as in New Orleans and Biloxi.
5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster?
In order to prepare for a disaster, one must be sure to have a stockpile of supplies. Food, batteries, drinking water, etc are all important to have. Each family should know if they must be evacuated, and if so, they should know the route. Every family should have a plan if something goes wrong. Cell phones are necessary in case land lines are damaged. A radio or battery powered tv is important to keep up-to-date on any information regarding a disaster.

--Red

1. The conditions that are necessary for a hurricane to produce are the following: warm tropical oceans, moisture and light winds above. If these conditions last long enough, the have the ability to form winds over 74 MPH, waves, storm surge, flooding, and torrential rains. Hurricanes form in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline, and the South Pacific Ocean east of 160E.
2. The governmental center that moniters severe weather is the National Oceaninc and Atmosphre Association or NOAA.
3. Decade/1/2/3/4/5/All/Major
1851-1860/8/5/5/1/0/19/6
1861-1870/8/6/1/0/0/15/1
1871-1880/7/6/7/0/0/20/7
1881-1890/8/9/4/1/0/22/5
1891-1900/8/5/5/3/0/21/7
1901-1910/10/4/4/0/0/18/4
1011-1920/10/4/4/3/0/21/7
1921-1930/5/3/3/2/0/13/5
1931-1940/4/7/6/1/1/19/8
1941-1950/8/6/9/1/0/24/10
1951-1960/8/1/5/3/0/17/8
1961-1970/3/5/4/1/1/14/6
1971-1980/6/2/4/0/0/12/4
1981-1990/9/1/4/1/0/15/5
1991-2000/3/6/4/0/1/14/5
2001-2004/4/2/2/1/0/9/3
The frequency plus intensity of hurricanes has remained fairly consistent in the past 5 decades. There has been 17, 14, 12, 15, and 14 hurricanes. It dwindled a little from 17 to 14 to 12 at first and then rose a little again to 15. This shows that not much change in the amount of hurricanes has occurred, and thus shows a semi-consistent count. For the major storms under category 3,4, and 5, the same trend is shown as it goes from 8 to 6, down to 4 and up to 5 for two decades. This shows that it has slightly dwindled but remained somewhat consistent.
4. Hurricanes today have dentrimental effects to society. After a hurricane passes through an area, the ground is covered with debris from all the damage that has been done. Houses and commercial buisnesses have the potential to be completelty destroyed. It causes a shortage in food and leads to water contamination. People can die from houses caving in, the high winds and high pressure, drowning, and electric shock. Most areas are left without power for weeks at a time. People fight with eachother for basic necessities. But hurricanes can also bring unity amongst neighbors. Neighbors can help one another out with damage clean up and food. Some hurricanes because of deaths and or destruction can separate families. It can cause a family to lose everything as the homes are destroyed and their belongings left behind. Hurricanes can cause vandalism, theft and murder.
5. To be prepared for a disaster like this, families need to stock up on non-perishable food. They need to make sure they have a sufficient amount of batteries and flash ligths to last for weeks at time. Most of the time, gas is required to have in your car if evacuation needs to be executes. People should have saws in case of tree colapses. People need to make sure that they have radios in order to find out safety precautions. People should have gasoline if they have generators, cars, pole saws, and chain saws. People need to have bottled water in case of water contamination. People need to find other means of entertainment besides television. Hurricane shutters are recommended to ensure the safety you in your house and to avoid complete destruction.

--GoldenGopher

1. Certain things must occur in order for a hurricane to be produced. Moisture must be in the air (humidity), the ocean must be warm, and relatively light winds must be present. If these conditions occur long enough it can cause the storm to create violent winds, huge waves, torrential rains, and even floods.
2. The NOAA, which stands for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, monitors severe weather. It also responsible for providing warnings of severe weather alerts. A branch of this organization, the National Hurricane Center, monitors solely hurricanes.
3. The intensity and frequency through out the last 50 years has changed. The frequency of hurricane has decreased, although the number of storm particularly in the Atlantic has increased since 1995. The intensity, however, fluctuates. There is not a certain time when the strength of the hurricane is particularly higher than at another time. Scientists are unable to predict the trend of hurricane intensity. However, there has been little evidence that shows that the intensity of hurricanes is in fact increasing. This is because the maximum wind speed has increased and the duration of the hurricanes have increased as well. Scientists believe Global Warming will cause the storms to be even more intense over the next century.

Decade Level 1 2 3 4 5 ALL Major

1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 11 3 4 2 4 24 10

4. Societies have experienced catastrophic and devastating effects of hurricanes. The strong winds and flooding cause damage to buildings, homes, and roads. People located near beaches or any bodies of water must evacuate their homes. In some instances hurricanes can even cause loss of life, as experiences in Hurricane Andrew in Florida and Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. Hurricane Katrina caused the devastation of not only homes and business but of an entire city. The costs to recreate and rebuild this city were extremely high. Hurricane Andrew, also a category 5 hurricane was not as devastating as Hurricane Katrina but still caused destructive damage to families and cities. My family alone lost their home in Hurricane Andrew. The storm had been predicted to hit southern Florida, the Plantation area; however, it hit Kendall and Miami as well. Some of the families were under- prepared because they did not expect the hurricane to hit their area. We lost our home, and close friends of ours were affected that devastatingly as well.
5. To be prepared for a disaster people can do many different things. They should fill their homes with tons of water, batteries, and canned good. Families who can afford to should buy generators because the chance of losing electricity in homes is very high. Also, be sure to fill cars up with gas because in worse instances families might have to drive out of the area after the hurricane hits depending on how bad the aftermath of the hurricane is. In very rare instances people might be forced to evactuate their areas and if they do not have any gas in their cars they cannot escape to safety. Families should also have a battery powered radio or tv near by to be constantly informed about what is happening during the hurricane.
--Pisces




1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane? In order for hurricane’s to form, there must be sufficient winds, and a large warm body of water.
2. What governmental organization monitors severe weather? The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is responsible for monitoring severe weather.
3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results. Over the last 50 years, the number and intensity of hurricanes have remained relatively constant.
4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society? Hurricanes, like Katrina and Andrew have impacted society, leaving millions homeless.
5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster? Because hurricanes can be tracked for days or weeks before they make land fall, there are many things one can do to be prepared. The most basic of these, having enough food and water to last several days, and securing ones belongings are just the basics. People should also board up there windows and in some cases evacuate.

--Tim

1. To produce a hurricane, there must be warm tropical ocean water, such as the North Atlantic and Northeast Pacific oceans, moist air, and light winds above it.
2. The government organization that monitors severe weather is the NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmoshperic Association. Within the NOAA, the National Hurricane Center monitors only hurricanes.
3. Over the last 50 years the frequency of hurricanes has decreased. The intensity has decreased as well. The most amount of hurricanes within ten years was 24 between 1941-1950. Ten of those were major hurricanes at 3, 4, and 5 levels. More currently the number of hurricanes per decade is so low because the air and water are cooler and there are now opposing wind forces. However, with global warming now occuring, hurricanes could begin to increase again. The graph explains the statistics:
1951-1960:8, 1, 5, 3, 0, 17, 8
1961-1970:3, 5, 4, 1, 1, 14, 6
1971-1980:6, 2, 4, 0, 0, 12, 4
1981-1990:9, 1, 4, 1, 0, 15, 5
1991-2000:3, 6, 4, 0, 1, 14, 5
2001-2004:4, 2, 2, 1, 0, 9, 3
4. The heavy rains, winds, and waves from hurricanes can damage and destroy buildings, car, and knock over trees. For example, during Hurricane Katrina a huge tree fell over and destroyed my dad's car. These effects are damaging to society and dangerous.
5. To be prepared fora disaster you can put up shutters to help protect the windows from being broken and the house from becoming a vaccum sucking all the items out of it. Also, we can stock up on canned food and drink in case there is no way of getting to a store or the power goes out. Also, have enough batteries for flashlights and candles. Move cars away from trees and any object that can fall onto the cars. Keep all communicative devices charged in case of emergencies. Finally, keeping battery operated radios is a smart idea to hear updates on the weather and effects of the hurricane.
--beluga

1. There are certain conditions required for a hurricane to form which are warm tropical oceans, moisture and light winds above them. If each of these conditions last a certain amount of time then a hurricane can produce violent winds, incredible waves, torrential rains and even floods.
2. The governmental organization that monitors severe weather is the NOAA which stands for the national oceanic and atmospheric association. This association is responsible for providing information for severe weather alerts. There are other branches of that association that deal with certain areas around the world for dealing with hurricanes.
3. Over the past 50 years the strength and intensity and amount of overall hurricanes has actually decreased. Its clear how the amount of hurricanes decreased but the intensity has fluctuated over the years. There are both, high and low numbers of what the hurricane is categorized as. The overall amount of hurricanes as decreased and that is what is important, from 1941 -1950 there being 24 hurricans and 10 intense ones to from 2001-2004 there being 9 hurricans and 3 intense ones.

1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 4 2 2 1 0 9 3
4. After and before a hurricane passes it has a huge impact on society. Before the hurricane everyone panics and wants to make sure they have everything they need from water, food, shutters, gas etc..After a hurricane passes we look outside and do not even notice the city we live in. There are trees all over the roads to where its impossible to drive, there is debris everywhere and if the hurricane is strong enough all the houses and property are gone. Hurricane Katrina causes a huge migration out of New Orleans because the families houses and the entire city was gone and flooded. It took a very long time to get the city renuvated again. Also, to get the homes and cities back to normal it costs a lot of money. Before and after a hurrican passes has a major impact on society.
5. There are only so many things one can do to prepare for a disaster. You should have all your cars filled with gas, have a good supply of food that wont go bad and water. You should protect your house in the best way that you can with shutters. The only other thing you can do is stay in a safe place with the people that are important to you and hope for the best.
-- Pink

As of today, we are exactly 131 days into the hurricane season, or about 72 percent through it. That means we have another 52 days until Nov. 30, the official end, or about 28 percent left to go. In all, there are 183 days (which amounts to 26 weeks) in the hurricane season. As citizens of Florida we are well aware of the severe impacts that hurricanes can have on our lives, including extensive property loss and sometimes loss of human life, but it is also important to note that these natural disturbances can also have a negative impact on our local environment. Review the resources below and then answer the following questions.



1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane? To produce a hurricane a drop in barometric pressure is necessary to allow the wind and pressure systems to rotate in a counter clockwise. This is due to the coriolis effect which creates rotational force about an object or conglomeration of matter.

2. What governmental organization monitors severe weather?
NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration- NHC, National Hurricane Center

3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results.
Yes, both the frequency and intensity have changed in the past 50 years. The frequency has seen a slight decreased, if taken as a general average. Intensity has remained fairly consistent through the years.
Decade,1,2,3,4,5,All,Major
1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 11 3 4 2 4 24 10
4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society?
Hurricanes cause moral debasement and environmental problems. Economic functions shut down as do societal doings. Chaos is created, leading to looting and other thievery being that the police are often time preoccupied with heir own familial problems.

5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster? Have ample supplies of non perishable foods stowed away for future usage. Also water should be kept in sealed containers to be used once the electricity and water lines have been broken.

--SaveTheWorld

1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane?
Hurricanes need warm tropical oceans, moisture and light winds about them to form. If the right conditions last long enough, a hurricane can produce violent winds, incredible waves, and torrential rains and floods.
2. What governmental organization monitors severe weather?
Three government organizations monitor severe weather. The NOAA national hurricane center, the NOAA Atlantic Oceanographic and meteorological laboratory, and the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center.
3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results.
The intensity and frequency of hurricanes has been erratic over the past 50 years. There is not really a particular trend in the intensity and some years show many hurricanes, where as other show very few.

4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society?
Hurricane’s storm surges can damage buildings, trees, and cars and cause a power outage. If the damage is great enough, entire cities and economies can shut down at once, disturbing the cycle of society. Sometimes it takes years for a society to fully recuperate from a detrimental hurricane.

5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster?
In order to be prepared for a disaster, one can purchase the necessary materials for a power outage, maintain an up-to-date evacuation plan, and have a way to secure one’s house during a storm.
--Cake.

1. Hurricanes need warm tropical oceans, moisture and light winds above them. If the conditions last long enough, a hurricane can produce violent winds, incredible waves, torrential rains and floods.
2. The NOAA, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association is the governmental organization that prepares and distributes hurricane watches and warnings for the general public.
3. Over the past 5 decades the number of hurricanes striking the U.S. mainland has been relatively stable ranging from 17 to 12 per decade. In the most recent 4 years from 2001-2004 had 9 hurricanes hitting the U.S. The last decades data, is not complete and the possibility remains that there will be an increase number of hurricanes by the end of the decade. The intensity of hurricanes as determined by the number of major hurricanes (hurricanes in categories 3,4,5) also does not appear to be significantly different over the past 5 decades. Although the earlier decades appear to have an increased number of major hurricanes the trend does not appear to be statistically significant.
Decade 1-2-3-4-5-all-major
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 4 2 2 1 0 9 3

4. Hurricanes such as Katrina destroy homes, businesses, and even can take lives.
They cause a shortage in food and can lead to water contamination. Floods occur which destroy everything in their path.
5. To prepare for a hurricane you should get enough water and nonperishable food for at least 3 days. You have to secure your home by putting up hurricane shutters and bringing outside furniture into your home. If you live in a evacuation zone you must have plans for evacuation.

--snoopy

1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane? Hurricanes need warm tropical oceans, moisture and light winds above them to strengthen. This results in violent winds and torrential rain. These conditions are often found in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean east of the dateline, or the South Pacific Ocean

2. What governmental organization monitors severe weather? The government organization that monitors severe weather is the NOAA, National oceanic and atmospheric administration.

3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results.
Decade 1-2-3-4-5-all-major
1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 4 2 2 1 0 9 3
The frequency of hurricanes has changed over the past 50 years. The data shows that over the last 50 years the number of major hurricanes has decreased from 10 to 3. Also the number of hurricanes all together has decreased at a steady rate, with a small dip in the 70s. The intensity of hurricanes has stayed the same throughout the years, but the frequency has decreased.

4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society? Hurricanes affect our society greatly. The wind and rain of hurricanes can cause damage to everything in its past. Buildings and houses are destroyed, as well as institutions. This can greatly affect the economy and the tourism in a society.

5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster? To prepare for a disaster, it is important to discuss the family’s vulnerability to a hurricane, and find the safest room in the house. Then families should determine escape routes and places to meet if the family were to get separated. It is important to establish emergency phone numbers. Also, it is important to have a disaster supply kit which contains items such as flashlights, batteries, a radio, canned food, and a first aid kit.
-hershey

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--Ms. Koontz

1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane?

In order to produce a hurricane, the conditions must consist of a warm tropical ocean with moisture and light winds. A hurricane essentially feeds on the heat released as the moist air rises.

2. What governmental organization monitors severe weather?

The governmental organization that monitors severe weather is called the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. A branch of the NOAA called the National Hurricane Center, which is based out of Florida International University in Miami, Florida, specifically monitors hurricanes.

3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results.

Over the past fifty years, there has actually been a decrease in the number of hurricanes per year and the intensity of the developed hurricanes in each year. This evidence must be startling to advocates of global warming who claim that increased severe weather is a result of the global warming problem. The following graph shows this surprising trend.

Decade/1/2/3/4/5/All/Major(3,4,5)
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 4 2 2 1 0 9 3

4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society?

Hurricanes affect us on both social and economic levels. As the move onto land, the heavy rain, strong winds, and heavy waves can damage buildings, trees and cars. For example, Hurricane Katrina caused an estimated 81.2 billion dollars in damages. This puts a huge strain on individuals who had already been struggling financially. So, the government has various agencies to respond to natural disasters like hurricanes. These agencies, like the Federal Emergency Management Agency, are responsible for providing relief following a natural disaster. Also, some hurricanes cause a severe loss of life. Hurricane Katrina caused a total of 1,836 deaths.

5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster?

In order to prepare for a disaster, a person must prepare a personal evacuation plan which involves identifying where to go ahead of time and determining the necessary items, such as medicine, water, and maps, to take. Next, a person must assemble a disaster supplies kit. This contains a first aid kit, canned food with canned opener, water, protective clothing, radio, and flashlight. Then, a person must prepare for high winds. This means installing hurricane shutters and removing dead limbs from surrounding trees. Finally, a person must keep up to date with what is happening with the hurricane and understand the difference between a hurricane watch, which means hurricane conditions might occur within 36 hours, and a hurricane warning, which means that sustained winds of 74 mph or more are expected within 24 hours or less.

--viv321

1)It is obvious to us Floridians and it was stated by everyone that warm water and moisture is necessary to produce a hurricane. Savetheworld took it a step further in their answer and told us about a necessity to form a hurricane that we probably did not know about.
2)The government organization that monitors severe weather is the NOAA. Many people took it a step further in explaining the other organizations as well.
3)The intensity of hurricanes has changed in the passed 50 years and the graphs would display that change but not all of the graphs uploaded correctly.
4)The major effects of a hurricane usually include destruction of some kind of building weather it be a home or a business. Everyone mostly stated destruction of homes.
5)There are many ways people listed to prepare for a hurricane but the most important is to protect yourself.
--Tiny Bopper

1. Most everyone got this one correct. For this question, it was necessary to include that hurricanes have side effects such as torrential floods.
2. The NOAA is the correct answer, but it is also important to recognize the different branches under the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Adminstration.
3. Everyone understood the graph part, however some people did skim on the result analysis section. It's essential to include the graph, however, without the graph analysis, the numbers don't have enough meaning.
4. Some poeple's answers were short and didn't go into depth about the side effects of hurricanes. One of the better answers were posted by Golden Gopher. Good job!
5. Precautions should be taken to protect oneself from the hurricane, and for this answer, suggestions were required. Viv123's answer is thorough because it goes further by defining hurricane warnings and watches. Cake's answer is short and succinct, but I think more details were needed.
--steve123

Alexandra Roland
Ms. Koontz
Environmental Science AP (P. 5)
Weekly Discussion

1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane?

A hurricane consists of a severe tropical storm. In order for a storm to be classified as a hurricane, it must have warm tropical oceans, moisture, and light winds. Hurricanes can produce severe winds, harsh waves, torrential down pours, or floods.

2. What government organization monitors severe weather?

The NOAA, national oceanic and atmosphere administration, is called the national hurricane center. It keeps a continuous watch on tropical disturbance, issues tropical cyclone warnings and advisories and issues statements based on these warnings. The NOAA Atlantic oceanographic and meteorological laboratory conducts research about the ocean, seeking to lean about the characteristics and the processes of the ocean and the atmosphere. Other governmental organizations included NOAA Enhanced Satellite Imagery, the Naval Maritime Forecast Center/ Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and the NOAA weather radio all hazards.

3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results.

On average there have been 7.1 hurricanes per decade. There have been consistently fewer hurricanes that measure a 5 on the scale then the hurricanes that measure a 1 or a 2. There was a time during the 1880s when there was a large number of hurricanes but the number has recently dwindled. The number is still strong but there has been a significant decrease in the number of hurricanes. There has also been an increase in technology, thus an increase in preparedness for the hurricanes.

4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society?

Hurricanes cause tension and at times chaos. Usually, because of the technology that we have today, we are alerted in advance of a hurricane that may come our way. People rush to stores to get food water and other vital supplies. Children are normally off from school in advance, to prepare, and after, to aid in the clean up. People also are sometimes given time off of work to prepare. In essence it causes a shift in everyone’s lives because of the vital need to prepare.

5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster?

There are many ways to be prepared for a disaster. People need to take precautions, heeding the warnings of the news and local forecasters. Preparing involves making sure that the family has enough food and water to sustain themselves for many days. Putting up hurricane shutters and taking in any loose items from our yard will help to prevent any debris fro causing injury to anyone.


Alexandra Roland
Ms. Koontz
Environmental Science AP (P. 5)
Weekly Discussion

1. What conditions are necessary to produce a hurricane?

A hurricane consists of a severe tropical storm. In order for a storm to be classified as a hurricane, it must have warm tropical oceans, moisture, and light winds. Hurricanes can produce severe winds, harsh waves, torrential down pours, or floods.

2. What government organization monitors severe weather?

The NOAA, national oceanic and atmosphere administration, is called the national hurricane center. It keeps a continuous watch on tropical disturbance, issues tropical cyclone warnings and advisories and issues statements based on these warnings. The NOAA Atlantic oceanographic and meteorological laboratory conducts research about the ocean, seeking to lean about the characteristics and the processes of the ocean and the atmosphere. Other governmental organizations included NOAA Enhanced Satellite Imagery, the Naval Maritime Forecast Center/ Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and the NOAA weather radio all hazards.


--starfruit117

3. Have the intensity or frequency of hurricanes changed over the past 50 years? Graph the data at the resource below and explain the results.

On average there have been 7.1 hurricanes per decade. There have been consistently fewer hurricanes that measure a 5 on the scale then the hurricanes that measure a 1 or a 2. There was a time during the 1880s when there was a large number of hurricanes but the number has recently dwindled. The number is still strong but there has been a significant decrease in the number of hurricanes. There has also been an increase in technology, thus an increase in preparedness for the hurricanes.

4. What are some of the effects of hurricanes to our society?

Hurricanes cause tension and at times chaos. Usually, because of the technology that we have today, we are alerted in advance of a hurricane that may come our way. People rush to stores to get food water and other vital supplies. Children are normally off from school in advance, to prepare, and after, to aid in the clean up. People also are sometimes given time off of work to prepare. In essence it causes a shift in everyone’s lives because of the vital need to prepare.

5. What can you do to be prepared for a disaster?

There are many ways to be prepared for a disaster. People need to take precautions, heeding the warnings of the news and local forecasters. Preparing involves making sure that the family has enough food and water to sustain themselves for many days. Putting up hurricane shutters and taking in any loose items from our yard will help to prevent any debris fro causing injury to anyone.

--starfruit117

1. Everyone answered this correctly by talking about what hurricanes consist of (warm water, moisture etc.) But SaveTheWorld answered the question more in detail by talked about how a hurricane is formed (By the drop in pressure).

2. Everyone wrote just the NOAA but i think a better answer would've been to explain what the organization does and give the branches of it. a good example is given by Pisces.

3. Everyone had correct statistics and explanations for the results. Most realized that global warming will have a great impact on the frequency and intensities of future hurricanes.

4. Many mentioned different cotastrophies that hurricanes cause. One that i didnt mention that i found in someone elses response is the rise in tension between people and the looting that occurs.

5. Most mentioned the importance of having imperishable foods and a safe evacuation plan that should be discussed with the family.

--RiloKiley

1. The conditions necessary to produce a hurricane are warm tropical oceans, moisture and light winds. Hurricanes, or severe tropical storms, can form in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Northeast Pacific Ocean, or the South Pacific Ocean.
2. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration monitors all of the severe storms or hurricanes. The NOAA storm tracker tracks hurricanes on a large map and can find their path to see where they are headed.
3. This statistics actually show that the frequency of hurricanes decreased over the past 50 years. The intensity fluctuates, but for the majority of hurricanes are seen as categories 1, 2, and 3, rather than 4 or 5.
Decade – 1 – 2 – 3 – 4 – 5 – All - Major
1941-1950 8 6 9 1 0 24 10
1951-1960 8 1 5 3 0 17 8
1961-1970 3 5 4 1 1 14 6
1971-1980 6 2 4 0 0 12 4
1981-1990 9 1 4 1 0 15 5
1991-2000 3 6 4 0 1 14 5
2001-2004 11 3 4 2 4 24 10
4. Hurricanes are very dangerous and frightening to our society. Hurricanes can be powerful enough to knock gigantic trees to the ground, flood the streets, literally turn homes upside down, or become fatal. Unfortunately, Florida, Louisiana, and several other states have experienced many deaths over these past few years. Hurricanes as powerful as Katrina has taken away homes, jobs, and lives for thousands of people, which makes everyone realize how lucky we have been during these past few hurricane seasons.
5. To prepare for a hurricane or natural disaster, you must plan ahead. You should watch the news or listen to the radio for all updates. You should get any type of hurricane shutters on all windows to block powerful winds and find the safest room in the house, probably one on the first floor and with no windows. If an evacuation is necessary, you must have a place to stay and be prepared with supplies such as a flashlight or a first aid kit. While there is not much that can be done to stop the storm, there is a way to prevent families from serious damage.

--ben folds

1. Everyone seemed to answer this question correctly, and $ especially went into detail about the specific wind gusts.
2. While everyone knew that the NOAA determined the hurricane paths, starfruit showed other types of monitors from the same organization and was much more specific.
3. Everyone had the correct statistics for this answer, and Rilo Kiley took specific years and occurences to urther explain the pattern of recent hurricanes.
4. Picses used exact and personal information on hurricanes Andrew and Katrina to further explain how damaging a hurricane can be. Everyone else used different examples that add on to the devestating situation.
5. Viv123's answer goes into great detail about each step that should be taken when faced with a natural distaster. While everyone listed the basic steps, viv123 took this answer to the next level.
--ben folds

1. Viv321 mentioned that a hurricane feeds off of the warth in the atmosphere. Everyone answered this similarly but hershey mentioned the exact locations of where some of the winds and pressures come from.
2. Steve 12 mentioned that the NOAA sends hurricane hunters out to conduct research about the storms. They are able to give the public information because of the research that they gather.
3. I agree with Steve 123. the intensity of the hurricanes has dwindled. There are not as many hurricanes that measure 4-5 on the scale. Also there haven't been as many hurricanes in the last decades.
4. Doc talked about the damage in regards to New Orleans. He mentioned that the damage is greater especially in a city that is prone to floods, such as Lousisiana.
5. Mostly everyone spoke about being prepared with non-perishable foods and plenty of water. Securing loose item is also beneficial, as it will prevent it from becoming dangerous debris.
--Starfruit117

1. By including the coordinate range in which a hurricane can form, hibleaker provided additional information to the already stated ideas of low pressure, warm weather, and favorable sea temperaturtres/ winds. Also, it should be clarified that the hurricane does not travel at 74 mph rather it ,movesanywhere from 6-15 mph while the hurricanes winds travel at speeds exceeding 74mph.
2. NOAA monitors all severee storms, and as mentieond they, namely the Hurricane Hunters operating out of McDill Airforce Base.
3. The intensity has for the most part reamined relatively constant or dwindeled slightly as shown through the tables and the responses of the entire group.
4. Everyone mentioend the widespread effects of hurricanes and the terrible damage which they can inflict. Including specific hurricanes and their subsequent impact ctain people expounded upon the question.
5. viv123 mentioens the particualr precautions that should be followed if a hurricane is approaching while many other peoeple mentioned the general steps to be taken based on antecdotal evidence.
--SaveTheWorld

1. Most everyone gave the same general answer about what produces hurricanes. However, hibleaker used the coordinates to give a more detailed description and rilokiley described the speed of the winds that can cause hurricanes.
2. Everyone stated the NOAA monitors severe storms. Starfruit117 gave a detailed descrition of what the entire organization does, not just the hurricane department.
3. All answers included the statistics for hurricanes over the last 50 years. Viv321 stated that global warming could have contributed to the increase in hurricanes.
4. I like Doc's answer by saying the range of dangers that can happen from hurricanes such as just a car being destroyed to an entire city. Most people just stated the obvious damages.
5. Almost all answers addressed nonperishable foods. Viv321 greatly expanded on more precations to be made in preparation of hurricanes.
--beluga

1. Everyone answered this question correctly when stating that you need warm waters and low wind. Some people went the extra step and looked on other websites to find more information. For example, I really liked Doc speaking about how it needs to be close to the equator.
2. Mostly everyone answered this question with talking about the NOAA, but some people forgot to speak about the National Hurricane Center, the branch that focuses on the hurricanes.
3. Most people stated that the intensity of the hurricanes is what seemed to be changing as the frequency is decreasing. Some people forgot to include the data table, so the reader does not have proof for their answers.
4. There are no wrong answers to this question. Most people used the website provided to answer this question, but a lot of people used thier own experiences in this answer. Starfruit117 had original answers about getting off from school.
5. This questions I'm sure everyone felt was the easiest one considering we have to prepare for the hurricane seasons every year. I thought everyone answered this question correctly.

--hibleaker

1. Everyone answered this question correctly when stating that you need warm waters and low wind. Some people went the extra step and looked on other websites to find more information. For example, I really liked Doc speaking about how it needs to be close to the equator.
2. Mostly everyone answered this question with talking about the NOAA, but some people forgot to speak about the National Hurricane Center, the branch that focuses on the hurricanes.
3. Most people stated that the intensity of the hurricanes is what seemed to be changing as the frequency is decreasing. Some people forgot to include the data table, so the reader does not have proof for their answers.
4. There are no wrong answers to this question. Most people used the website provided to answer this question, but a lot of people used thier own experiences in this answer. Starfruit117 had original answers about getting off from school.
5. This questions I'm sure everyone felt was the easiest one considering we have to prepare for the hurricane seasons every year. I thought everyone answered this question correctly.

--hibleaker

1. For question number one everyone seemed to answer it correctly as there were only certian answer and moslty everyone included all of them.

2. Here there was only one answer choice and that is the NOAA which everyone said. Although some included the National Hurricane Center which is a department of the NOAA.

3. The answer for number three was for the most part the same because the chart layed out the answer. And the answer to the question was supported by the graph.

4. The answer to this question came from either personal experiance or what one viewed on the websites or in the reading. The is no wrong answer as there is a large range of outcomes to a hurricane.

5. This question had no wrong answers although some went into further detail on explaining the saftey percautions like viv321.



--$

1. Everyone stated the conditions that a hurriane needs to develop very clearly. We all talked about the warm water and moisture in the air. I agree with everyone's answer to this.

2. Everyone included the NOAA when talking about who monitors disasters. I especially liked those who spoke about the National Hurriance Center (a branch of the NOAA) because it is an important group that specifically monitors hurricanes.

3. Those who interpreted the graph correctly concluded that the hurricanes strengths and frequencies are changing. I liked those who mentioned why they are changing like viv321.

4. Most people used the website to answer this question. However, most people already know the outcomes of hurricanes, which is why there could be a variety of answers to this. I agree with everyone's response but expecially hibleaker because they outlined all the major outcomes of hurricanes very clearly.

5. There are a variety of ways to be prepared for a hurricane which is why I agree with everyone who stated that protecting your home and yourself is the best way to be prepared for a disaster.


--Bluedog16

1. We have to understand that just because these requirements are met does not necessarily mean a hurricane will form. There are plenty of areas in the world where these requirements are met and there is no hurricane activity. Also, although a huricane may form, it has a small chance of actually causing major damage or developing into a major hurricane.
2. We all mentioned NOAA but we have to realize that there are many other organizations which track hurricanes. For example, the Air Force devotes aircraft to the "hurricane hunter" program.
3. Everyone used the webiste for the graph (more like a date plot) and those that described the graph did an excellent job.
4. We all know the outcomes of hurricanes so the answer is very simple. We have to also note however that wildlife is also impacted by these major storms (including the albatross which we just discussed about last week).
5. Preparation is key and we all understood that.
--Green12

1. Everyone basically had the same response for this question. They all answered the conditions of how they form and some discussed the region were they form to affect us. I agree with everyones comments.
2. Everyone mentioned the NOAA organization, I agree with this response simply because this is the primary one that everyone hears about. They hear about this one becuase it is probably the largest organization, and it is the one that news stations gets their information from. Although this organization was mentioned, like green 12 said, there are other organizations that do the same thing.
3. Everyone plotted the information and defended their statements well. I agree with ben folds in her statement that the number of hurricanes has decreased while the intensity fluctuates. I would have included this in my answer or said this to better state what I wrote.
4.Everyone knows the outcomes because we experience almost every year. We see it as a reality and we saw the instability caused by Hurricane Katrina on New Orleans. Everyone had similar answers and some included things that other didnt and visa versa. I like how pink supports here statements. Some people could have put more responses to it.
5. Almost everyone knows how to prepare for a hurricane simply because we always experience the threat of one every year. Everybody had similar answers to this question. Some could have included more. I like Pisces answer the best. Pisces explains his or her comments great by provided examples.
--Golden Gopher

1. I liked SaveTheWorld's answer to this question because it was one of a few to discuss the necessity for a drop in barometric pressure in order to produce a hurricane. Most people simply discussed the need for high water temperature and moisture.

2. Although most people were correct in answering the question by stating that the NOAA is the organization, people like Alex Roland and Pink went into depth about what the NOAA does more than just monitoring hurricanes.

3. GoldenGopher did an excellent job in not only discussing the overall trend that took place. But he also talked about the trends between decades.

4. Pink did a good job in relating the discussion to the events after Hurricane Katrina. Way to draw parallels!!!

5. Everyone talked about the basic necesities in order to prepare for a hurricane. But, GoldenGopher expanded by discussing the need to not only stock up on food. But to stock up on non-perishable food. This was very precise and a great answer.
--viv321

1.The answer to this question came right out of the document. Most people answered this question correctly, especially Hershey. I really like how they mentioned where the hurricanes are usually located. Also Hibleaker, inputing the coordinated where the hurricanes are located added extra, informative information in the answer.
2. Most people where able to identify the NOAA organization, I just feel everyone should also know about the National Hurricane Center and how they study and monitor just hurricanes. Knowing the different branches and their specializations are benefitial in answering this question.
3. The students were able to recognize that the number of hurricanes has decreased. Since there is not enough informtion regarding the intensity of hurriances no one could be certain if their intensities have increased or decreased. I do think the students need to take into account, however, that the data was not present for the years after 2004 because a lot of strong, intese hurricanes, such as Hurricane Katrina occurred in those years.
4. The answers given by the students for this question were all correct. Since these experiences have affected our generation, and especially because we live in Florida, we were able to relate to this question. We encounterred the outcomes of hurricanes first hand, and therefore experienced their detructive powers. Steve321 mentioned how it affected both social and economic situations but for the most part everyone understood this question and answered it well.
5. The responses for this question were truly great. Again, because we live in Florida, the procedure to prepare for a hurricane is ingrained in our minds. Most students responded well with examples and methods of preperation.
--Pisces

1. Everyone seemed to have answer this question well. Everyone addressed the key factors which allow a hurricane to grow.

2. Again, most people answered this correctly; however, more people should mention the importance of the National Hurricane Center.

3. I really like Golden Gopher's graph layout.

4. This answer really cannot be incorrect, as it was based off of personal experiences throughout hurricane season.

5. There were a few noteworthy responses to this question: Viv321's and Golden Gopher's who expanded upon the importance of being prepared and having food.
--red

1. Most of the responses for this question cover what was asked. The factors as to why the hurricanes grow were covered by everyone.
2. Most everybody mentioned NOAA I think due to the given link, but much like Red, I think that the NHC could have been mentioned by more people, including myself.
3. Everybody did a good job formatting the graph of hurricane increases.
4. Since this question is partially based upon personal sightings and experiences, most people did a good job defending their assertions.
5. The importance of having food and clean water was a key element to this response. Some people did a better job than others, but all answers were fine.
--Doc