Severe Weather Review

Reduced visibility, such as from blizzards, refers to ...

• a higher chance of slipping

• increased chance of power outages

• limited sight range

• greater risk of hypothermia

Blizzards can form when moist, warm air rises over cool, dense air, producing snow and high winds.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

To be considered a heat wave, an unusually hot period must last for at least...

• 12 hours

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 1 week

A severe thunderstorm can be characterized by...

• very strong winds (57+ mph)

• hail an inch or more wide

• formation of a tornado

• all of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Radar and satellite imaging can be used to help predict severe thunderstorms, where scientists will look for...

• high-pressure systems

• formation of tall clouds

• areas with no precipitation

• all of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

True or False: If an area has a high risk of tornadoes, then it will likely not have many severe thunderstorms.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A(n) ________ often appears on the inside of a tornado that is forming, which can be shown on radar.

• air mass

• front

• hook echo

• eye

The eyewall of a hurricane is the area where...

• the winds and rain are strongest

• the winds do not blow in a circular motion

• the air is very calm

• blizzards are likely to form

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Hurricanes often weaken quickly when they reach land because they need _________ to remain active.

• warm, dry air

• cool, dry air

• warm, moist air

• cool, moist air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

One factor that all types of severe weather have in common is that they...

• bring heavy rains

• have strong winds

• create a risk of injury

• last for more than 3 hours

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2