Severe Weather and Safety

The powerful spiral wind action carries water a couple of feet high and lashes it ashore?

• Storm Surge

• Hurricane

• Tropical Wave

• Tropical storm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.

• Arctic

• Tropical

• Arid

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where is Tornado Alley located?

• Near the equator of the Earth

• Near the North Pole

• South Central Los Angeles

• Middle states of United States

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How does a typhoon form?

• Due to excessive rainfall and flooding

• High temperatures around the sea surface causing water to evaporate and become warm and humid air

• As a result of water freezing and becoming cold

• Due to low temperatures around the sea surface

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is the impact of typhoons?

• Minimal property damage and economic gain

• Loss of human life and severe flooding

• No impact on the environment

• Increase in agricultural productivity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What should you do before a typhoon?

• Ignore the latest weather news

• Wade through the flood to avoid leptospirosis

• Cancel all travel and outdoor activities

• Prepare an emergency go bag and monitor weather reports

What should you do during a typhoon?

• Ignore the latest weather news, cancel all travel and outdoor activities

• Drive around to explore the weather, wade through the flood

• Go for a swim in the flood, wear light clothing

• Stay at home or in a safe place, wear dry and warm clothes

What are the effects of a hurricane?

• Minimal impact on the environment

• Increased agricultural productivity

• Severe flooding and loss of human life

• Improved air quality

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What are the impacts of a cyclone?

• Minimal property damage and economic gain

• Loss of human life and severe flooding

• No impact on the environment

• Increase in agricultural productivity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are the dangerous conditions produced by blizzards?

• Heavy rain and lightning

• Sunny weather and light breeze

• Tornadoes and large hail

• Strong winds and snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2