Bill Nye Storms Quiz

What is a storm?

• A storm is a violent disturbance in the atmosphere.

• A storm is a type of dessert.

• A storm is a calm and peaceful weather condition.

• A storm is a gentle breeze in the atmosphere.

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Which of the following is not a type of storm?

• tornado

• tsunami

• hurricane

• earthquake

How are hurricanes formed?

• Hurricanes are formed when warm, moist air over the ocean rises and cools, creating an area of low pressure.

• Hurricanes are formed when cold, dry air over the ocean rises and cools, creating an area of low pressure.

• Hurricanes are formed when warm, moist air over land rises and cools, creating an area of low pressure.

• Hurricanes are formed when warm, moist air over the ocean sinks and warms, creating an area of high pressure.

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What is the main cause of thunderstorms?

• Rapid upward movement of warm, moist air colliding with cooler air

• Chemical reactions between different types of clouds

• Earth's rotation causing air to spin and create turbulence

• Static electricity buildup in the atmosphere

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What is the most common type of storm on Earth?

• hurricane

• blizzard

• tornado

• thunderstorm

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What is the process of tracking and predicting storms called?

• climatology

• astrology

• geology

• meteorology

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Which instrument is commonly used to track storms?

• telescope

• thermometer

• barometer

• radar

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What is the eye of a hurricane?

• The eye of a hurricane is a small tornado that forms within the storm.

• The eye of a hurricane is the most dangerous part of the storm.

• The eye of a hurricane is the calm, relatively clear area at the center of the storm.

• The eye of a hurricane is a large body of water that forms during the storm.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the process of a storm forming called?

• storm generation

• storm evolution

• storm development

• storm creation

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Which type of storm is characterized by rotating columns of air?

• blizzard

• hurricane

• tornado

• thunderstorm