Lesson 16: Mastery Check

Which of the following is NOT typically associated with thunderstorms?

• Lightning

• Heavy rain

• Snow

• Strong winds

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Which of the following is an impact of thunderstorms?

• Snowfall

• Floods

• Heatwaves

• Droughts

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What can thunderstorms cause besides floods?

• Earthquakes

• Power outages/spark fires

• Tsunamis

• Volcanic eruptions

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Where do hurricanes occur?

• Over cold, polar water

• Over warm, tropical water

• Over dry, desert land

• Over icy, Arctic regions

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In which direction do hurricanes move?

• Towards the equator

• Towards the poles

• Towards the mountains

• Towards the deserts

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Which impact is common to both thunderstorms and hurricanes?

• Floods

• Damage to trees and property

• Elevated sea levels

• Tornado formation

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What is one effect of hurricanes on shorelines?

• Shoreline erosion

• Floods

• Power outages

• Tornado formation

Which impact is NOT caused by thunderstorms?

• Floods

• Elevated sea levels

• Power outages

• Damage to structures

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What is a common impact of hurricanes on ecosystems?

• Floods

• Damage to trees

• Power outages

• Tornado formation

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One impact of hurricanes on property is (a)  

• Damage to property
• Increase in property value
• Improvement in weather conditions
• Reduction in insurance costs

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