Storms

What scale is used to categorize hurricanes?

• metric scale

• numeric scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Fujita F Scale

What is a hurricane?

• warm, moist air rising rapidly, condensing, and forming a big storm cloud

• clouds begin swirling, gaining speed, and increases in power

• cold, dry air encounters warm moist air over the ocean

• a lot of clouds in one area starts spinning and forming the 'eye'

In which type of storm does a storm surge occur?

• hurricanes

• flash floods

• water spouts

• thunderstorms

A typhoon is another name for a....

• hurricane

• tsunami

• earthquake

• flash flood

Excess rain or a dam failure can cause a...

• flash flood

• hurricane

• dust storm

• water spout

How do you measure flood levels?

• a ruler

• stream gauge

• speedometer (looks at how fast things go)

• test tube

Where do flash floods occur most often?

• mountain ranges

• grasslands

• deserts

• coastal plain region

What scale is used for tornadoes?

• Category Scale

• EF Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Metric Scale

What scale is used to measure thunderstorms?

• Margusity or TS Scale

• Metric Scale

• EF Scale

What causes a dust storm?

• being in a desert

• strong winds blowing over loose topsoil

• earthquakes

• land slides