Introduction to Extreme Weather

A powerful storm with strong winds and heavy rain that forms over warm ocean waters is called a​ (a)   .

A ​ (b)   An overflow of water that submerges land, often caused by heavy rain or storms.

A long period with little or no rainfall, causing water shortages is known as a ​ (c)  

• Cyclone
• Flood
• Drought
• Tornado
• Earthquake
• Blizzard

What type of extreme weather is shown in this image?

• Flood

• Cyclone

• Drought

• Earthquake

What type of extreme weather is shown in this image?

• Flood

• Drought

• Earthquake

• Heatwave

What type of extreme weather is shown in this image?

• Cyclone

• Flood

• Drought

• Blizzard

What are three types of extreme weather you know?

How might a flood affect a community?

Why do cyclones usually form over warm ocean waters?

Which of the following patterns might show that a cyclone is forming?

• Clear skies and no wind

• Cold weather and light rain

• Thunderstorms with hail

• Warm ocean waters and spinning clouds

True or False: Extreme weather only happens in Australia.

• True

• False

True or False: A drought can last for months or even years.

• True

• False