Storms & Extreme Weather Quiz

What is the primary cause of storm formation?

• The interaction of warm and cold air masses

• The movement of tectonic plates

• Changes in the Earth's magnetic field

• The influence of the Moon's gravity

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What are the three stages of a thunderstorm?

• Rainfall, lightning, dissipation

• Formation, intensification, storm surge

• Cumulus, mature, dissipating

• Cooling, pressure drop, storm cell

What causes lightning?

• Friction between air masses

• A buildup and discharge of electrical energy in clouds

• The rapid movement of water droplets in a storm

• A sudden drop in atmospheric pressure

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What is thunder?

• The result of friction in clouds

• The sound of wind blowing through storm clouds

• The rapid expansion and contraction of air due to lightning

• The effect of changing air pressure in a storm system

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What conditions are necessary for a tornado to form?

• Strong low-pressure system, high humidity, and cold air

• Rapidly rising warm, moist air and strong wind shear

• Slow-moving weather systems and a stable atmosphere

• The presence of a jet stream and tropical winds

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Tornadoes are most common in:

• The northeastern United States

• The Pacific Northwest

• Tornado Alley (Central U.S.)

• The southwestern United States

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What scale is used to measure tornado intensity?

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Richter Scale

• Enhanced Fujita (EF) Scale

• Beaufort Scale

What is the strongest classification of a tornado?

• EF1

• EF3

• EF5

• EF7

What is a hurricane called in the Pacific Ocean?

• Cyclone

• Typhoon

• Tornado

• Monsoon

How do hurricanes lose strength?

• When they move over warm water

• When they move over cold ocean currents

• When they make landfall or move over cooler water

• When wind speeds increase beyond 200 mph