Extreme weather

The word "Tornado" has its origins from a:

• Spanish Word

• Italian Word

A wind that blows at speeds greater than 115 kilometers per hour is called:

• Hurricane

• Typhoon

The word 'typhoon' originates from a:

• Chinese word

• Japanese word

A series of abnormally long and high waves triggered by an underwater earthquake is known as a:

• Tsunami

• Big waves

A period of time with little or no precipitation, often characterized by high temperatures, is called a:

• Drought

• Dry period

Winds that carry snow without simultaneous precipitation are known as

• Blizzard

• Snow squall

Which extreme weather phenomena influence such weather phenomena as droughts in North and South America, downpours and floods in Asia, and a sharp rise in average annual temperature for the entire globe?

• El Nino

• La Nina