Hurricanes and Tornadoes Quiz

What is one of the main causes of a hurricane's formation?

• Cold ocean waters

• Warm ocean waters

• Mountain ranges

• Desert winds

Which of the following can be a result of a tornado?

• Snowfall

• Heavy traffic

• flying sediment

• Earthquake

What is a common effect of hurricanes on coastal areas?

• Drought

• Flooding

• Snowstorm

• Clear skies

How can communities reduce the damage caused by hurricanes?

• Ignore weather warnings

• Prepare and evacuate if needed

• Wait for the storm to pass

• Build houses on the beach

What is a key difference between hurricanes and tornadoes?

• Hurricanes are smaller than tornadoes

• Tornadoes form over oceans, hurricanes over land

• Hurricanes involve water, tornadoes involve air

• Tornadoes are predictable, hurricanes are not

Describe the process of hurricane formation and what conditions are necessary for it to occur.

Explain the potential impacts of a tornado on a small town.