Severe Weather

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 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 do hurricanes feed on?

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

From what type of severe weather do tornadoes usually form?

• Thunderstorms
• Blizzards
• Tsunamis
• Hurricanes

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

• water
• wind
• tornadoes
• lightning

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

• cumulus
• stratus
• cumulonimbus
• cirrus

Which of these would you NOT expect from a thunderstorm?

• lightning
• strong wind
• storm surge
• heavy rain

Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.

• Arctic
• Tropical
• Arid
• None of the above

Where is Tornado Alley located?

• Near the equator of the Earth
• Near the North Pole
• South Central Los Angeles
• Middle states of United States

Which is an effect of a tornado?

• High wind damage, destroys buildings, power lines, and crops
• There is no effect
• Storm waves flood beaches and damage the coastal zones
• Tornadoes are mild storms.