Blizzards Quiz

What is a blizzard?

• A sunny day

• A heavy rainstorm

• A light snowfall

• A dangerous storm with blowing snow

How long do blizzards usually last?

• 1-2 hours

• Less than an hour

• 3-4 hours

• More than 4 hours

What is the minimum wind speed for a blizzard?

• 35 mph

• 10 mph

• 20 mph

• 30 mph

What is the visibility during a blizzard?

• 0.5 mile

• 0.25 mile

• 1 mile

• 2 miles

When do most likely blizzards usually occur?

• Spring

• Fall

• Summer

• Winter

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What is the danger of blizzard winds?

• They can cause car accidents

• All of the above

• They can make the air feel colder

• They can blow down traffic lights

What can happen to people in very cold weather?

• They can get heatstroke

• They can get frostbite

• They can get allergies

• They can get sunburn

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Where do most blizzards occur?

• Australia, Germany, and Mexico

• Japan, France, and South Africa

• United States, Canada, and Russia

• China, India, and Brazil

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How do blizzards form?

• When hot air meets cold air

• When warm air meets warm air

• When warm air meets cold air

• When cold air meets cold air

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How do meteorologists predict blizzards?

• By studying past records and weather patterns

• By using weather satellites

• All of the above

• By using radars

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