Quiz: Extreme Weather Extremes

What are the two countries with the most tornadoes?

• Germany
• UK
• Australia
• USA 'Merica

Select ALL of the following words that DO NOT relate to tornadoes

• Column of Air
• Lightning
• Strong Winds
• Vortex
• Rain showers

Select all of the following that are TRUE about the causes for Tornadoes.

• Cold vs Warm Air
• Winds moving in different directions, speeds, and altitude
• Water condensing
• High Pressure vs. Low Pressure

Where do tornadoes happen in the US? (More than one answer)

• Tornado Alley
• Vermont
• Texas
• Oregon

What is the difference between thunder and lightning?

• Thunder is the electricity, Lightning is the sound
• Thunder is the sound, Lightning is the electricity
• Thunder is the wind, Lightning is the rain
• Thunder is the magnetic pressure, Lightning is the lack of magnetic pressure

What is a thunderstorm?

• A sudden drop in temperature accompanied by heavy rain
• A type of snowstorm with thunder and lightning
• A weather phenomenon characterized by lightning, thunder, rain and strong winds.
• A prolonged periods of extreme rain and drought

What causes thunderstorms?

• Earth's rotation and gravitational pull
• High Levels of air pollution and smog
• When warm moist air meets cold air
• Changes in the Earth's magnetic field during solar flares

What is storm surge?

• A sudden increase in atmospheric pressure during a storm
• The formation of tornadoes within a thunderstorm
• A rise in sea level
• The occurrence of hailstorms in coastal areas

What is a Blizzard?

• A sudden and intense thunderstorm with heavy snowfall
• A prolonged periods of extreme cold weather
• A combination of strong winds, snow, and low visibility
• The freezing of water vapor in the atmosphere

What type of precipitation is related to Blizzards?

• Orographic
• Frontal
• Convectional