WG3C DOL

Which of the following natural disasters is characterized by a rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Flood

• Blizzards

What is the primary cause of a hurricane?

• Cold air masses

• Warm ocean water

• High altitude winds

• Earthquakes

Which natural phenomenon is associated with prolonged periods of below-average precipitation?

• Flood

• Drought

• Monsoon

• Blizzards

El Niño is a climate pattern that occurs in which ocean?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Which of the following is a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rains to South Asia?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Monsoon

• Blizzards

What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

• Hurricanes form over land, while tornadoes form over water.

• Hurricanes are larger and last longer than tornadoes.

• Tornadoes are larger and last longer than hurricanes.

• Hurricanes are caused by cold air, while tornadoes are caused by warm air.

Which natural disaster is characterized by heavy snowfall and strong winds?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Flood

• Blizzards

What is the primary effect of a flood?

• High winds

• Heavy rainfall

• Overflow of water onto normally dry land

• Extreme heat

Which of the following is a potential consequence of El Niño?

• Increased hurricane activity in the Atlantic

• Drought in Australia

• Decreased sea surface temperatures in the Pacific

• Increased snowfall in the Arctic

Which natural disaster can be exacerbated by deforestation and poor land management practices?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Flood

• Blizzards