Storms

LABEL THE FOLLOWING FRONTS AND/OR WEATHER MAP SYMBOLS.

•  warm front
• cold front
• stationary front
• occluded front  

What symbol is this?

• warm front
• cold front
• stationary front
• occluded front

What type of clouds do you see when there is severe weather coming?

• cumulus
• stratus
• cumulonimbus
• cirrus

What happens if a hurricane moves over land or cold ocean water?

• it will get stronger
• it will get weaker
• it will upgrade its category
• it will morph into a typhoon

What are the highest ratings for hurricanes and tornadoes, respectively?

• EF 5 and Category 5
• EF 5 and Category 4
• EF 6 and Category 5
• EFG and HIJ

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 is storm that contains storm surges and has wind speeds of 74 mph - 200 mph?

• thunderstorms
• severe thunderstorms
• tornadoes
• hurricanes

Most of the damage done by a hurricane is the result of _____

• water
• wind
• tornadoes
• lightning

What do hurricanes feed on?

• warm tropical water
• hot water
• cold artic water
• rain

What is the scale used to measure hurricanes?

• MPH scale
• Fujita Scale
• Weight Scale
• Saffir/Simpson Scale