Vocabulary Match Answer Key

In this worksheet, students match key hurricane terms-such as eye, eyewall, storm surge, and hurricane warning-with their correct definitions. They analyze each description to determine which letter best fits the vocabulary word, reinforcing understanding of hurricane structure and safety terminology. The activity strengthens scientific vocabulary, reading comprehension, and the ability to distinguish similar but distinct concepts. Students also answer a challenge question that encourages deeper thinking about coastal dangers during hurricanes. This helps learners connect terminology to real-world impacts and emergency preparedness.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Science – Weather and Natural Hazards Vocabulary

Reading – Matching Words to Definitions

Earth Science – Understanding Storm Structure

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Real-World Risks

This worksheet is part of our Hurricanes Worksheets collection.