Severe Weather

What is a tornado?

• A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and a cumulonimbus cloud.

• A tornado is a type of tropical fruit

• A tornado is a type of car engine

• A tornado is a type of dance move

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How are hurricanes formed?

• Hurricanes are formed from volcanic eruptions in the ocean that create a rotating system of clouds and wind.

• Hurricanes are formed from warm, moist air rising over the ocean and creating a low-pressure area that eventually develops into a rotating system of clouds and wind.

• Hurricanes are formed from the gravitational pull of the moon causing the ocean to create a rotating system of clouds and wind.

• Hurricanes are formed from cold, dry air rising over the ocean and creating a high-pressure area that eventually develops into a rotating system of clouds and wind.

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What causes floods?

• Global warming

• Construction of new buildings

• Multiple factors such as heavy rainfall, snowmelt, storm surges, and the overflow of rivers or dams can cause floods.

• Excessive use of water hoses

What is a drought and how does it occur?

• A drought is a seasonal event that occurs regularly and brings moderate rainfall. It occurs when there is a predictable pattern of precipitation over a specific time frame, providing adequate water supply in the affected area.

• A drought is a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall, leading to a shortage of water. It occurs when there is a persistent lack of precipitation over an extended period of time, causing a water deficit in the affected area.

• A drought is a sudden increase in rainfall, leading to an excess of water. It occurs when there is an unexpected surplus of precipitation over a short period of time, causing flooding in the affected area.

• A drought is a type of storm that brings heavy rain and strong winds. It occurs when there is an intense weather disturbance, causing widespread damage and destruction.

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How do wildfires start and spread?

• Wildfires start from lightning strikes and spread through concrete and buildings.

• Wildfires start from natural causes or human activities and spread through dry vegetation, wind, and topography.

• Wildfires start from volcanic eruptions and spread through water and humidity.

• Wildfires start from controlled burns and spread through snow and ice.

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What causes earthquakes?

• Sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust

• Meteor impacts

• Tectonic plate shifting

• Volcanic eruptions

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What triggers a tsunami?

• Underwater earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Snowstorm

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How do landslides occur?

• Landslides occur when there are too many trees on a slope

• Landslides occur when the stability of a slope is disrupted, often by heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or human activities.

• Landslides occur when the moon's gravitational pull is too strong

• Landslides occur when the ground is too dry

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What causes volcanic eruptions?

• Human activities such as mining and drilling

• Impact of meteorites on the Earth's surface

• Excessive rainfall and flooding

• Release of magma from beneath the Earth's crust

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What is a whirpool and how does it form?

• A whirlpool is a swirling body of water formed by the meeting of opposing currents or by the action of a vortex.

• A whirlpool is a type of boat used for fishing

• A whirlpool is a type of dessert made with whipped cream and fruit

• A whirlpool is a type of dance move popular in the 1980s