Severe Weather Quiz Study Guide

What are some safety precautions for a blizzard?

• Stay inside, have a gas or wood heater, do not drive outside

• Go outside and enjoy the snow

• Open all windows to let in fresh air

• Drive to the nearest store

What causes most tsunamis?

• Hurricanes

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

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What is a blizzard?

• A long-lasting snowstorm with a lot of blowing snow

• A massive wave caused by underwater earthquakes

• A quickly spinning air mass

• A storm with damaging winds and rain

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Where do hurricanes get their energy from?

• Cold, dry air above the ocean

• Warm, humid air above the ocean

• The sun

• The moon

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What is a tsunami?

• A large storm with damaging winds

• A massive wave formed by underwater earthquakes

• A quickly spinning air mass

• A long-lasting snowstorm

What is a powerful quickly spinning air mass called?

• Hurricane

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Blizzard

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What causes an earthquake?

• Heavy rainfall

• Sudden, violent shaking of tectonic plates

• Strong winds

• Volcanic eruption

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When do many tornadoes form?

• During hurricanes

• During thunderstorms

• During blizzards

• During earthquakes

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What is debris?

• Pieces of trash, trees, or buildings picked up by high winds

• Large rocks falling from a mountain

• Water from a flood

• Ash from a volcano

What is a blizzard?

• A tornado with strong winds

• A winter storm dropping many feet of snow in a short time

• A hurricane with heavy rain

• A sandstorm in the desert

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