Hurricanes: Birth, Life, and Death

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Subject(s): English Language Arts, Science
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Instructional Time: 4 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: hurricanes, satellite technology, hurricane anatomy, Coriolis Effect, Intertropical Convergence Zone, trade winds
Resource Collection: STEM Reading Resources

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