Thunderstorms and Hurricanes Quiz

What is a common weather pattern in Florida?

• Fog

• Rain

• Hail

• Snow

What can thunderstorms produce that causes flooding?

• Too much rain

• Snow

• Hail

• Fog

What is the minimum wind speed for hurricane-force winds?

• 60 miles per hour

• 50 miles per hour

• 74 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour

Which of the following can form during thunderstorms?

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

• Blizzards

• Droughts

What was the wind speed of Hurricane Andrew in 1992?

• 100 miles per hour

• 120 miles per hour

• 141 miles per hour

• 160 miles per hour

How much damage did Hurricane Andrew cause in southern Florida?

• $25 billion

• $10 billion

• $15 billion

• $20 billion

What can citizens do to help prepare their communities for weather disasters?

• Communicate with elected officials

• Move to another state

• Build their own shelters

• Ignore weather reports

Why do hurricanes give people time to prepare?

• They are not dangerous

• They move slowly

• They only happen at night

• They are predictable

What can citizens do to communicate with leaders about community safety?

• Move to another city

• Ignore the problem

• Attend government meetings

• Wait for someone else to act

What is a storm surge?

• A snowstorm

• A drought

• A huge ocean wave

• A type of tornado