HCS SCI 02 Q2 Unit 04 Test 24-25

A long period without rain is called —

• a drought.

• a blizzard.

• a monsoon.

• a flood.

If it rains for a long time, rivers may overflow. The banks and areas that are usually dry become very wet. This is called a —

• drought.

• blizzard.

• tornado.

• flood.

The storm shown below usually includes high winds and rain. What is the name of this type of storm?

• Blizzard

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

A very bad snow storm with powerful wind is called a —

• drought.

• blizzard.

• monsoon.

• flood.

A huge storm of tropical origin and winds faster than 74 miles per hour (mph) also producing extremely powerful winds and heavy rain is called a—

• blizzard.

• tornado.

• hurricane.

• thunderstorm.

What can be used to identify and predict weather patterns and storms?

• Weather Data

• Force of Gravity

• Motion of the Ocean

• Sound and Light

During which season are we most likely to get snow?

• Winter

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

What would be the best explanation for someone watching the local weather report before work or school?

• To predict the weather and know how to dress

• To be entertained by the meteorologist

• Because they like watching the news

• There is no benefit to watching the local weather

Which of the following are examples of weather data a scientist might collect? Choose the 4 correct answers.

• B. Electricity

• G. Wind

• F. Temperature

• E. Precipitation

• A. Cloud cover

Fill in the titles of the diagram.

(a)   ​ (b)  

• Drought

• Flood
• Earthquake

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Drought