Severe Weather

Hurricanes form near areas close to the equator. Why? 

• Solar heating is greatest near the equator.
• The Moon's plane of orbit is close to the equator.
• Earth's volcanic activity is clustered around the equator.
• the rate of rotation of Earth's surface is less at the equator.

Which type of severe event is most likely to occur when a cold front moves in behind warm, moist air?

• Blizzard
• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Drought

How do the conditions for a tornado differ from the conditions for a hurricane?

• Tornadoes never form when there is rain, while hurricanes always form with rain.
• Tornadoes form under low pressure, while hurricanes form under high pressure
• Tornadoes form in a stable atmosphere, while hurricanes form in an unstable atmosphere 
• Tornadoes form over land, while hurricanes form over bodies of water

What information best helps a meteorologist predict the possibility of tornadoes developing in a certain area?

• current wind conditions 
• types of clouds in the sky 
• percent humidity in the air
• amount of rainfall

What major and potentially catastrophic events can be predicted to occur in the Northern Hemisphere between the months of June and November?

• tsunamis
• hurricanes
• asteroid impacts
• volcanic eruptions

What storm is a funnel shaped cloud?

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

Which storm forms over water?

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

During a _________ you should lay low in a ditch if you can't seek shelter inside.

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

What should you do if a hurricane is heading your way?

• pack up and prepare to leave if you live on the coast
• go to a room with windows
• lay low in a ditch if you are stuck outside

which tool measures wind speed?

• wind vane
• wind sock
• anemometer