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📖 How Hurricanes Gain Energy

Tropical cyclones form over very warm ocean water under suitable atmospheric conditions. Evaporation transfers water vapor and energy into the air. As vapor condenses in rising clouds, energy is released. Moving over cooler water or land cuts off much of the storm's energy supply.

1. What key idea begins the explanation?

 

2. What mechanism or supporting detail is described?

 

3. What additional evidence or effect is given?

 

4. How does the final detail deepen the explanation?

 

✏️ Writing

Write 1–2 developed paragraphs explaining how hurricanes gain energy. Use evidence and cause-and-effect reasoning.

➕ Math

1. 1/4 + 3/4 = ______
2. 3/4 − 1/4 = ______
3. Write an equivalent fraction for 2/3: ______
4. Which is greater: 3/5 or 3/4? Explain: __________________

🎨 Color & Create

Create a labeled model or diagram that explains how hurricanes gain energy.

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📖 Reading Answers

  1. Tropical cyclones form over very warm ocean water under suitable atmospheric conditions.
  2. Evaporation transfers water vapor and energy into the air.
  3. As vapor condenses in rising clouds, energy is released.
  4. Moving over cooler water or land cuts off much of the storm's energy supply.

➕ Math Answers

  1. 4/4
  2. 2/4
  3. Examples: 4/6, 6/9, 8/12
  4. 3/4, because 0.75 > 0.6

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