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The boundary where 2 air masses meet is called a

• season

• front

• meeting

• weather boundary

During a flood, what type of land should you go to

• A boat

• A Crevice

• High Ground

• The Beach

What causes the most severe flooding

• Melting snow and ice

• River overflow

• Hurricanes and storm surge

• Severe Thunderstorm

What are your chases of being struck by lightning?

• 1/10

• 1/3000

• 1/6000

• 1/30

What increases your chances of getting struck by lightning?

• being in a crowd

• Holding up metal objects

• Being in an empty field

• sitting in a car

Is it safe to drink tap water in a flood?

• Yes

• No

What is the difference between weather and climate?

• Weather is local, climate is global

• Weather is precipitation, climate is temperature

• Weather is short term, climate is long term

What weather pattern is associated with good weather?

• High Pressure

• Low Pressure

Which of the following is NOT a way to obtain a weather forecast?

• Apps

• TV News

• Online

• Look out the window

What is the world record for the most times to be struck by lighting?

• 3

• 6

• 7

• 8