Storms and Avalanches

Storms and Avalanches

11th Grade

10 Qs

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Storms and Avalanches

Storms and Avalanches

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Quiz

Biology

11th Grade

Medium

Created by

Brandon Starr

Used 2+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum wind speed for a storm to be classified as a hurricane?

90 kilometers per hour

100 kilometers per hour

119 kilometers per hour

150 kilometers per hour

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What natural event can cause flooding, take down power lines, and start fires?

Volcanic eruptions

Thunderstorms

Earthquakes

Blizzards

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a safety measure during a tornado?

Stay near windows

Lie down in a ditch if outside

Find the lowest floor of a building

Get out of a vehicle and find shelter

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What causes the most deaths during tornadoes according to the text?

Flying objects

Falling trees

Collapsing buildings

Electrocution

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a storm surge?

A heavy downpour of rain

A rapid increase in wind speed

A sudden drop in atmospheric pressure

A dome of water that crashes along the coast during a hurricane

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans?

Only caused power outages

Resulted in a small economic loss

Caused a minor flood with no casualties

Broke the levee system causing severe flooding

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary condition that creates the potential for avalanches?

Dense forest cover

Slopes greater than 30 degrees

Extremely cold temperatures

High altitude

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