Types of Extreme Weather Year 8 Quiz

What is a tornado?

• A gentle breeze on a sunny day

• A type of dessert made with whipped cream and fruit

• A type of dance popular in the 1950s

• A rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.

How are tornadoes formed?

• Volcanic eruptions

• Snowstorms

• Earthquakes

• Powerful thunderstorms

What is a hurricane?

• A type of tropical cyclone

• A type of earthquake

• A type of snowstorm

• A type of heat wave

What are the main characteristics of a hurricane?

• Tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and high pressure at the center

• Snowfall, freezing temperatures, clear skies, and high pressure at the center

• Strong winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, and low pressure at the center

• Mild winds, light rainfall, calm seas, and high pressure at the center

What is a drought?

• A heavy snowfall in a short period of time

• A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall

• A sudden increase in rainfall

• A period of extremely high temperatures

What are the impacts of a drought on the environment and society?

• Drought has no impact on the environment or society

• Drought increases biodiversity and has no negative impact

• Drought can lead to water scarcity, crop failure, and loss of biodiversity, impacting both the environment and society.

• Drought leads to excessive water supply and abundance of crops

What is a flood?

• A heavy rainfall that causes puddles to form on the road

• An overflow of water that submerges land

• A sudden drop in temperature causing ice to form on the ground

• A strong wind that blows over the land

How do floods occur?

• Heavy rainfall, melting snow, or dam failure can cause floods.

• Floods occur due to excessive sunshine and dry weather

• Floods happen when there is a shortage of water in the area

• Floods are caused by the movement of tectonic plates

What is a thunderstorm?

• A weather phenomenon characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder

• A type of heatwave

• A type of snowstorm

• A type of tornado

What are the dangers associated with thunderstorms?

• Mild breeze and light rain

• Snowfall and blizzards

• The dangers associated with thunderstorms include lightning, strong winds, heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes.

• Sunny and clear skies