Understanding Severe Weather Phenomena

What is a primary cause of tornadoes?

• High humidity and low temperatures

• Cold, dry air meeting warm, moist air

• High pressure systems

• Ocean currents

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Which of the following is the first step in the formation of a hurricane?

• Formation of a cold front

• Warm ocean water evaporates

• High altitude winds

• Snowfall over the ocean

What is one major effect of a blizzard?

• Increased humidity

• Heavy rainfall

• Reduced visibility due to snow

• Rising temperatures

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Which condition is most likely to lead to a drought?

• Excessive rainfall

• Prolonged periods of low precipitation

• High humidity levels

• Frequent thunderstorms

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What is a common method to prevent flooding?

• Building dams and levees

• Planting more trees

• Increasing urban development

• Reducing water usage

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Which safety tip is important during a thunderstorm?

• Stand under a tree

• Stay indoors and avoid using electrical appliances

• Swim in a pool

• Use a metal umbrella

What is a key characteristic of a tornado?

• Slow-moving winds

• A rotating column of air

• High ocean waves

• Heavy snowfall

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How does a hurricane lose its strength?

• When it moves over warm water

• When it moves over land

• When it encounters another storm

• When it reaches the equator

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What is a common consequence of a drought?

• Increased water supply

• Crop failure

• Frequent thunderstorms

• Rising sea levels

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Which of the following is a preventive measure against floods?

• Building houses on low ground

• Constructing drainage systems

• Cutting down trees

• Increasing paved surfaces

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