Severe Weather Lesson 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a natural hazard as described in the lesson?

• Floods

• Wildfires

• Earthquakes

• Blizzards

Multiple Choice

How do engineers help reduce the impact of dangerous weather and natural disasters on people and their homes?

• By developing new methods and building materials

• By predicting the weather

• By stopping natural hazards from occurring

• By moving people away from affected areas

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: Floodwalls are often made from sandbags or other materials that can keep ___ away from homes.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about hurricanes is/are correct?

• Hurricanes form over warm ocean water.

• Hurricanes produce heavy rainfall and strong winds.

• Most hurricanes occur over land.

• Hurricanes can be very dangerous.

Open Ended

Describe two ways in which hurricane winds can impact an area and its structures.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a way people protect their homes from hurricanes?

• Nailing plywood over windows

• Stacking sandbags around doors

• Using wind resistant roofing materials

• Painting the house a bright color

Multiple Choice

How does the Federal Emergency Management System (FEMA) help people after disasters?

• By providing food and water

• By building shelters

• By helping people find family members and pets

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Thunderstorms can cause which of the following?

• Heavy rains

• Hail

• Thunder and lightning

• All of the above

Open Ended

What causes the sound of thunder?

Fill in the Blank

A tornado can carry wind speeds of up to ___ mph.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a drought?

• A period of heavy rainfall

• A continuous period of dry weather with less than usual rain

• A sudden snowstorm

• A short thunderstorm

Fill in the Blank

A dust storm can turn a daytime sky into one as dark as ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following severe weather events is most likely to cause long-term water shortages?

• Storm

• Drought

• Flood

• Hurricane

Multiple Choice

Which of the following severe weather events can cause flooding?

• Drought

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Impact

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson about severe weather, which vocabulary word do you feel you understand the best, and which one would you like to learn more about?