Disaster Weather

A tornado is a type of severe weather.

• True

• False

What is the definition of a hurricane?

• A large storm with heavy rain and strong winds.

• A flash of electricity in the sky.

• A light rain fall.

What should you do in the event of a tornado?

• Take shelter

• Play outside

• Go to the park

• Open the windows

A hurricane can cause a flood.

• True

• False

What do meteorologists do?

• Predict storms

• Study the ocean

Why is it important to warn people that a severe storm is coming?

• So people can buy a floating device.

• So people can run away.

• So people can find a safe place and gather supplies.

• So people can move their cars to safety.

When can wind take the shape of a cone?

• When there is a blizzard.

• When there is a tornado.

• When there is lightning.

What storm is a funnel shaped cloud?

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

Which storm forms over water?

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

What are thunderstorms?

• a storm with thunder and lighting and typically also heavy rain or hail
• a storm that can be the same as thunderstorms, but even more dangerous
• a huge storm with strong winds and storm surges