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How are homes in the Southeast prepared for hurricanes?
They are built of materials that can stand up to wind and waves; some have special roofs and windows; some are built high up to avoid flooding
when people are moved to safety because of dangerous conditions
evacuation
How do people take action when a river floods?
The National Weather Service sends alerts; workers & volunteers pile sand bags on levees; American Red Cross helps people with shelter and other needs
What might cause the Mississippi River to become too high?
heavy rains or storm surge
What might happen to a levee if water rises too high?
The levee might overflow or break through which would cause flooding.
dirt or concrete wall built to prevent flooding
levee
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.
Hurricanes that hit the Southeast usually form in the _____ or _____.
Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico
The hurricane season lasts from _____ to _____.
June to November
A hurricane's winds move in a circle, and at the center of the storm is the _____.
eye
What was the name of the very severe hurricane that hit Louisiana and Mississippi's coast in 2005?
Hurricane Katrina
On average, how many storms become hurricanes each year?
6
When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?
when winds reach 74 miles per hour
Hurricanes begin as _____.
tropical storms
How do hurricanes form?
Warm air rises from ocean water & hits the cooler air above it. This temperature difference creates strong winds.
a powerful storm that forms in warm areas; the Southeast experiences more of these storms than any other region
hurricane
a low island
key
What are some recreational activities in the Southeast?
hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, water sports
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.
Most of the Southeast region has a _____ growing season.
long
part of the year when temperatures are warm enough for plants to grow
growing season
The climate of the Southeast is _____.
mild


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