Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Thunderstorms

Where do hurricanes occur?

• on the coasts

• near any body of water (oceans, lakes, rivers, etc.)

• over mountains

• in the middle of the country

In a hurricane winds blow at a rate of at least

• 36 mph

• 51 mph

• 74 mph

• 99 mph

Which of the following can happen in a hurricane?

select all

• earthquake

• snow storm

• waves up to 30 feet tall

• strong winds

• heavy rain

There is no way to track or predict when and where hurricanes will happen.

• True

• False

Where do most tornadoes in the United States happen?

• the mountains

• the beaches

• the middle of the country

• all big cities

What is a tornado shaped like?

• square

• funnel

• clouds

• a swirl with an eye in the middle

Tornadoes are dangerous because they can...

(select all)

• destroy houses

• flip over cars

• cause earthquakes

• lift objects into the air

Which of the following is a safe place to go during a tornado?

• basement or underground shelter

• in a car

• in a room with lots of windows

• under a bed or desk

A thunderstorm is an ​ (a)   storm that causes ​ (b)   and thunder. They happen when ​ (c)   , moist air rises and forms storm ​ (d)   .

• electric
• lightning
• warm
• clouds

Thunderstorms are considered dangerous because of

• fires

• rain

• lightning

• strong winds