1. 1. They are actually the same thing, but are called different names depending on where they are. Also, cyclones spin in the opposite direction to hurricanes and typhoons.
  2. 2. They are given names so scientists can track them easily.
  3. 3. Scientists use sattelites to work out how strong the wind and rain is. They are put into 5 categories, with 5 being the strongest and 1 being the weakest.
  4. 4. A hurricane is caused by warm ocean air rising quickly, creating spinning clouds.
  5. 5. A state of emergency is when governments stop their usual business so they can focus on solving a problem.
  6. 6. People are warned when a hurricane is coming, so they have planty of time to prepare. They close schools and shops, and some people leave the area.
  7. 7. Hurricane Harvey flooded Texas, forcing 30,000 people to leave their homes.
  8. 8. I would like to recieve easy-to-prepare food, such as pot noodles, because my stove and microwave would probably be destroyed. I would also like to get basic essentials like toiletries and fresh water.
  9. 9. I think it would have a bad effect on the ecnomy, because many small businesses would have to close down due to lack of money, and many people would die or lose their homes.