Day 12: Severe Weather

A storm with strong wind, cold temperatures, and lots of snow is called a?

• tornado

• blizzard

• hurricane

• thunderstorm

In order to officially be considered a blizzard, a storm must...

• last for at least 3 hours

• have winds of at least 35 mph

• have a visibility of 1/4 mile of less

• all of these

A severe thunderstorm can be characterized by...

• very strong winds (57+ mph)

• hail an inch or more wide

• formation of a tornado

• all of these

Hurricanes form near areas close to the equator. Why? 

• Solar heating is greatest near the equator.
• The Moon's plane of orbit is close to the equator.
• Earth's volcanic activity is clustered around the equator.
• the rate of rotation of Earth's surface is less at the equator.

Which type of severe event is most likely to occur when a cold front moves in behind warm, moist air?

• Blizzard
• Hurricane
• Tornado
• Drought

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

A supercell spawns a funnel cloud that touches the ground is called a:

• hurricane

• tornado

• thunderstorm

• blizzard

How many categories are there for a hurricane?

• 10 Categories

• 5 Categories

• 3 Categories

• 7 Categories

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