Extreme Weather Quiz

What is a hurricane?

• An overflowing of water onto land

• A storm with large amounts of snow

• A narrow, rotating column of air

• A storm that forms over tropical waters

When does hurricane season begin and end?

• September 1st to November 30th

• January 1st to December 31st

• March 1st to May 31st

• June 1st to November 30th

Which country typically has the most tornadoes?

• India

• China

• United States

• Australia

How many tornadoes hit the US per year?

• 100

• 500

• 1200

• 2000

What are the conditions for a blizzard?

• Winds of at least 35 mph and visibilities of less than ¼ miles

• Below-normal precipitation causing reduced soil moisture

• Maximum sustained winds of 74 miles per hour

• Overflowing of water onto land

What can happen during a blizzard?

• None of the above

• Traveling by automobile becomes impossible

• Both A and B

• Power outages and freezing pipes

What is a flood?

• A period of below-normal precipitation

• An overflowing of water onto land

• A narrow, rotating column of air

• A storm that forms over tropical waters

What is the most destructive of weather-related natural disasters?

• Tornado

• Flood

• Hurricane

• Blizzard

What are flash floods?

• Periods of below-normal precipitation

• Overflows of water onto land with incredible speed

• Violently rotating columns of air

• Storms with large amounts of snow

What is a drought?

• An overflowing of water onto land

• A storm that forms over tropical waters

• A narrow, rotating column of air

• A period of below-normal precipitation causing water shortage