Thunderstorms and Rain

What does the picture show?

• climate

• weather 

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Which would occur during a thunderstorm?

• heavy rains and lightning

• hurricanes and strong winds

• high winds and little rain

• tornados and light winds

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Which of the following should you NOT do during a thunderstorm if you want stay safe?

• stay inside

• go swimming

• stay away from trees

• stay away from water

A student learns not to take shelter under trees during thunderstorms. Why should the student listen to this advice?

• Thunderstorms have the possibility to form hail that can cause injury.

• Thunderstorms have heavy rains that can cause flooding.

• Thunderstorms have lightning that can strike tall objects.

• Thunderstorms have the possibility to form tornadoes that can lift dust and debris.

The local NOAA weather service forecast office warns that a severe thunderstorm is approaching an area from the southeast. Which safety measure should people who reside in the area follow?

• Stay near windows.

• Stay out of water.

• Take shelter under trees.

• Do not enter enclosed buildings.

Use the table which shows the characteristics of major weather phenomena to answer this question.

According to the table, Storm A would be classified as which type of storm?

• blizzard

• hurricane

• thunderstorm

• tornado

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The diagram represents a satellite image of a giant storm.

What is the center of the storm indicated by line Y called?

• ear

• eye

• mouth

• nose

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On a hot summer afternoon, the wind speed increases and large dark

clouds begin to form. Which weather conditions are most likely to occur?

• clear skies

• low winds

• freezing rain

• thunderstorms

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What type of weather conditions will most likely occur if a thunderstorm

is approaching an area?

• a decrease in wind speed and temperature

• an increase in wind speed and precipitation

• an increase in wind speed and a decrease in precipitation

• A decrease in wind speed and an increase in air pressure

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What is the primary cause of thunderstorms?

• A) The collision of warm and cold air masses

• B) The rotation of the Earth

• C) The gravitational pull of the moon

• D) The presence of high humidity

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