End of Module 1 Test Review

What happened to Galveston, Texas in September of 1900?

• a tsunami hit

• a hurricane hit

• a blizzard hit

• There was a drought.

Why were the people of Galveston unprepared for the severe weather?

• The weather channel wasn't working.

• The ships got lost out in the middle of the ocean.

• Forecasting was primitive and the people did not know the storm was coming.

How was Galveston changed because of the severe weather?

• Galveston did not change at all.

• People resumed their normal lives right away.

• Many buildings and places were destroyed.

• Minor damage occurred and the people fixed it quickly.

What is a hurricane?

• A storm that forms in the desert.

• A storm that forms over the ocean.

• A storm that consists of no rain and wind.

Where do hurricanes form?

• in the middle of the United States

• in the Arctic

• in the desert

• in warm ocean waters

Why do most hurricanes occur June-November?

• Most hurricanes occur when we are not in school.

• We are unsure.

• The ocean water is warm and that is how hurricanes form.

• The weather is nice.

What can we do to reduce the impact of a hurricane?

• Build a seawall

• Board up the windows of your house

• Evacuate

• Place sandbags on the outside of your house

• All of the above

What is a storm surge?

• A large wall of water pushed above sea level by the wind

• The damage after a storm

• The first gust of wind from a storm

• A rain storm

What season does the picture show?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall

What season is shown in this picture?

• Spring

• Summer

• Winter

• Fall