Severe Weather Quiz

What is the most dangerous part of a thunderstorm?

• The rain

• The thunder

• The lightning

• The gusty winds

What causes thunder?

• The cooling of the air

• The rapid heating of the air around the lightning

• Static electricity in the clouds

• High-speed winds

What scale is used to measure the strength of tornadoes?

• Richter scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Enhanced Fujita scale

• Beaufort scale

Which type of storm is characterized as the largest and longest lasting?

• Thunderstorms

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Hailstorms

What is formed when a cool, dry air mass and a warm, humid air mass meet?

• Hurricanes

• Thunderstorms

• Tornadoes

• Storm surges

What are storm chasers?

• People who seek shelter from storms

• People who predict the weather

• People who track storms and record observations

• People who provide emergency assistance during storms

What is a precaution in the context of severe weather?

• A prediction of a storm's path

• A measure taken to be safe in a storm

• A type of storm with less intensity

• A warning system for hurricanes

Which of the following states is known for tornado occurrences?

• Texas

• California

• New York

• Florida

What kind of damage can occur from a tornado?

• Uprooting trees

• Freezing pipes

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

What do the wind speeds need to reach for a storm to be classified as a hurricane

• 39 mph

• 74 mph

• 105 mph

• 200 mph