Tornadoes/Hurricanes Quiz

What is a wall across a river that controls the flow of river water?

• dam
• flood
• floodway
• levee

When do hurricanes form?

• in the winter

• in the summer and early fall

• any time during the year

• in the spring

Hurricanes are also known as:

• floods

• tropical cyclones

• typhoons

• tornado

Hurricanes are formed by warm, humid air that trigger strong winds

• True

• False

what shoule be included in a safety kit?

• candy

• canned food

• blankets

• flashlight

Which tools do forecasters use to predict the development of a hurricane?

• satellites

• radar

• airplanes

• radios

A __________ is a massive storm system that can cover a stretch of 500 to 600 miles and can last a week or more.

• Tornado
• Hurricane 
• Blizzard
• Fog

You are building a house near a lake in an area where hurricanes occur frequently. Which of the following would best prepare your home for future hurricanes?

• Stilts
• Boarded windows
• Sandbags
• All of the above

Where do hurricanes begin?

• Over cold ocean water

• Over cold land masses

• Over warm ocean water

• Over warm land masses

A tornado is a violent rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm 

• True
• False