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Chapter 6 Lesson 2 Review

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  • dirt or concrete wall built to prevent flooding
    levee
  • 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.
  • Hurricanes begin as _____.
    tropical storms
  • What are some recreational activities in the Southeast?
    hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, water sports
  • When does a tropical storm become a hurricane?
    when winds reach 74 miles per hour
  • The climate of the Southeast is _____.
    mild
  • What might happen to a levee if water rises too high?
    The levee might overflow or break through which would cause flooding.
  • 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.
  • What might cause the Mississippi River to become too high?
    heavy rains or storm surge
  • The hurricane season lasts from _____ to _____.
    June to November
  • How do hurricanes form?
    Warm air rises from ocean water & hits the cooler air above it. This temperature difference creates strong winds.
  • 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
  • a low island
    key
  • A hurricane's winds move in a circle, and at the center of the storm is the _____.
    eye
  • a powerful storm that forms in warm areas; the Southeast experiences more of these storms than any other region
    hurricane
  • On average, how many storms become hurricanes each year?
    6
  • part of the year when temperatures are warm enough for plants to grow
    growing season
  • 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
  • Hurricanes that hit the Southeast usually form in the _____ or _____.
    Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico
  • What was the name of the very severe hurricane that hit Louisiana and Mississippi's coast in 2005?
    Hurricane Katrina
  • when people are moved to safety because of dangerous conditions
    evacuation
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