Lesson 5 Review- Severe Storms

What is a storm?

• A gentle rain

• A violent disturbance in the atmosphere

• A light breeze

• A sunny weather pattern

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of severe storm?

• Thunderstorms

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Heatwaves

What is the main form of precipitation in winter storms in the northern United States?

• Rain

• Hail

• Snow

• Sleet

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Which TWO cities are mentioned as experiencing more snow due to lake-effect snow?

• Buffalo, New York

• Erie, Pennsylvania

• New England

• The Great Lakes

How does lake-effect snow occur?

• When a warm air mass moves over the lakes and picks up water vapor and heat

• When a cold, dry air mass moves southeast across the lakes and picks up water vapor and heat

• When a warm, moist air mass moves northwest across the lakes and cools down

• When a cold, dry air mass moves northwest across the lakes and loses water vapor and heat

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What is a thunderstorm often accompanied by?

• Snow and ice

• Heavy precipitation, frequent thunder, and dangerous lightning

• Calm winds and light rain

• Sunny weather and high temperatures

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What causes the booms of thunder?

• The sound of heavy rain

• The collision of clouds

• Lightning heating the air near it to high temperatures

• The howling of the wind

What kind of damage can thunderstorms cause?

• They can cause droughts and heatwaves

• They can create snowstorms and blizzards

• They can cause severe damage, including flooding, ruining crops, and damaging property

• They can result in a pleasant weather change

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During a thunderstorm, how do electrical charges behave?

• Positive and negative electrical charges cancel each other out

• Positive and negative electrical charges build up and discharge in the thunderheads

• Electrical charges have no significant effect

• Only positive electrical charges are involved

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What can happen if lightning strikes a person?

• It can cause a mild headache

• It can cause unconsciousness, serious burns, and even death

• It can give them superpowers

• It can have no effect at all

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