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Meteorology Tornadoes and Clouds

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9th - 12th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the primary cause of wind?

Differences in air pressure due to uneven heating of the Earth's surface.

The rotation of the Earth causing the Coriolis effect.

The movement of ocean currents affecting atmospheric conditions.

The presence of mountains and valleys altering airflow.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a tornado?

A rapidly rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground.

A type of storm that produces heavy rain and strong winds.

A weather phenomenon characterized by a sudden drop in temperature.

A large, rotating storm system that forms over warm ocean waters.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is a supercell?

A highly organized thunderstorm characterized by a rotating updraft.

A type of cloud that produces light rain.

A weather phenomenon that occurs during winter storms.

A small, localized storm with little to no wind.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the water cycle?

The process of water being stored in lakes and rivers.

The continuous movement of water through evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.

The method by which water is filtered through soil.

The cycle of water being used in industrial processes.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Name two types of low level clouds.

Cumulus and Cirrus

Stratus and Nimbostratus

Altostratus and Cirrostratus

Stratocumulus and Cirrocumulus

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Which type of cloud is the highest in the sky?

Cumulus clouds

Stratus clouds

Cirrus clouds

Nimbostratus clouds

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the approximate height of low level clouds?

3000 ft.

6500 ft.

10000 ft.

12000 ft.

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