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The climate of the Southeast is _____.
mild
part of the year when temperatures are warm enough for plants to grow
growing season
Most of the Southeast region has a _____ growing season.
long
Why is the weather in Miami, FL warmer on average than the weather in Charleston, WV?
Florida is closer to the equator and further south.
What are some recreational activities in the Southeast?
hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, water sports
a low island
key
a powerful storm that forms in warm areas; the Southeast experiences more of these storms than any other region
hurricane
How do hurricanes form?
Warm air rises from ocean water & hits the cooler air above it. This temperature difference creates strong winds.
Hurricanes begin as _____.
tropical storms
When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?
when winds reach 74 miles per hour
On average, how many storms become hurricanes each year?
6
What was the name of the very severe hurricane that hit Louisiana and Mississippi's coast in 2005?
Hurricane Katrina
A hurricane's winds move in a circle, and at the center of the storm is the _____.
eye
The hurricane season lasts from _____ to _____.
June to November
Hurricanes that hit the Southeast usually form in the _____ or _____.
Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico
Describe some effects of Hurricane Katrina on the people living in the Southeast.
People had to leave the city, some people were trapped, some died, homes had to be rebuilt, and people volunteered to help others.
