Quiz about Severe Weather

Question 1

What type of severe weather do you see in this picture?

Accepted Answer

tornado

Answer

hurricane

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thunderstorm

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blizzard

Question 2

What type of severe weather does this picture show?

Accepted Answer

hurricane

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tornado

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thunderstorm

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blizzard

Question 3

Which of the following should you NOT do during a thunderstorm if you want stay safe?

Accepted Answer

go swimming

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stay inside

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stay away from trees

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stay away from water

Question 4

During a tornado what should you NOT do if want to stay safe?

Accepted Answer

Stay in your car

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Stay away from windows

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Lie flat in a ditch if you cannot get inside

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Go to a shelter

Question 5

A family moves to the inner most room in their home, away from windows, and uses a mattress as a cover. What type of severe weather are they trying to escape?

Accepted Answer

tornado

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drought

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flood

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blizzard

Question 6

A student learns not to take shelter under trees during thunderstorms. Why should the student listen to this advice?

Accepted Answer

Thunderstorms have lightning that can strike tall objects.

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Thunderstorms have the possibility to form hail that can cause injury.

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Thunderstorms have heavy rains that can cause flooding.

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Thunderstorms have the possibility to form tornadoes that can lift dust and debris.

Question 7

Tornadoes with a wind speed of 207-318 mph occur frequently in the United States. How can a person in a house best stay safe during severe tornadoes?

Accepted Answer

Take shelter in a room without windows below ground level.

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Lock all the doors and windows in the house.

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Place a smoke detector in every room of the house.

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Take shelter in a room with heavy furniture and access to water.

Question 8

The table lists a weather condition, its effects, and the safety measures recommended during the weather condition. Which weather condition is described?

Accepted Answer

hurricane

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earthquake

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thunderstorm

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tornado

Question 9

The diagram represents a satellite image of a giant storm.

What is the center of the storm indicated by line Y called?

Accepted Answer

eye

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ear

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mouth

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nose

Question 10

Which would occur during a thunderstorm?

Accepted Answer

heavy rains and lightning

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hurricanes and strong winds

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high winds and little rain

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tornados and light winds

Question 11

Zach is asked by his teacher to mention a feature of tornadoes.

What could his answer be?

Accepted Answer

They appear as a giant funnel.

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They lead to hailstorms.

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They form over warm ocean water.

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They are associated with heavy rain.

Question 12

A student observes a picture of a storm that has a funnel-shaped cloud, as shown.

If unable to find shelter, which location is most secure when such a storm strikes?

Accepted Answer

in a low-lying ditch

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inside a car

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near a window

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in an open area

Question 13

The local NOAA weather service forecast office warns that a severe thunderstorm is approaching an area from the southeast. Which safety measure should people who reside in the area follow?

Accepted Answer

Stay out of water.

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Stay near windows.

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Take shelter under trees.

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Do not enter enclosed buildings.

Question 14

During which type of storm should you board up windows in your house and move further inland if you are near the coast?

Accepted Answer

hurricane

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blizzard

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thunderstorm

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tornado

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