SC.6.E.7.7-7.8 SC.6.N.1.1_Natural Disasters - Wayground Lesson

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a severe storm?

• Hurricane

• Earthquake

• Drought

• Wildfire

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A violent disturbance in the atmosphere is called a

.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of severe storm mentioned in the lesson?

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• Earthquake

• Winter storm

Multiple Choice

What is a storm surge most likely to cause when a hurricane makes landfall?

• Heavy snowfall

• Destruction of coastal structures

• Drought

• Earthquake

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of a hurricane?

• Rotating storm around a low pressure center

• Winds exceeding 119 km/h

• Usually forms in the tropics

• Always produces snow

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A

is an overflowing of water in a normally dry area.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a tornado?

• A fast spinning column of air extending from a thunderstorm to Earth's surface

• An overflowing of water in a normally dry area

• A period of excessive heat

• A snowstorm with strong winds

Multiple Choice

Which region in the United States experience the highest average number of tornadoes in May and June, according to the data table?

• Central Plains

• Rocky Mountain

• Southwest

• Great Plains

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Hurricanes usually form over

ocean water.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason why Florida is a prime target for hurricanes?

• Florida has a long coastline and tropical location.

• Florida is located near the polar regions.

• Florida has a high elevation above sea level.

• Florida rarely experiences warm ocean water.

Multiple Select

Based on the map and the data provided, which locations along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts tend to experience hurricanes most frequently? Select all that apply.

• Southern tip of Florida

• Northern Atlantic coast

• Gulf coast near Louisiana

• Northeast United States

Multiple Choice

Based on the information provided, which types of hazardous weather are common in different regions of the United States?

• Tornadoes in the Central U.S., hurricanes in the Southeast, snowstorms in the Northeast, thunderstorms in the West

• Hurricanes in the Central U.S., tornadoes in the Northeast, snowstorms in the Southeast, thunderstorms in the West

• Tornadoes in the West, hurricanes in the Northeast, snowstorms in the Southeast, thunderstorms in the Central U.S.

• Snowstorms in the Southeast, hurricanes in the West, tornadoes in the Northeast, thunderstorms in the Central U.S.