Severe Weather Quiz

What type of severe weather includes strong winds and heavy snow?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Ice storm

Which tool helps meteorologists track storms from space?

• Ruler

• Satellite

• Microscope

• Telescope

What is the main danger in a thunderstorm?

• Clouds

• Sunshine

• Lightning

• Snow

What type of severe weather has spinning air that touches the ground?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Rainstorm

What kind of weather can cause flooding and storm surge?

• Blizzard

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Snowstorm

Which term best describes a danger caused by severe weather?

• Forecast

• Pattern

• Hazard

• Instrument

Why is ice on roads dangerous?

• It melts quickly

• It is hard to see

• It makes roads warm

• It keeps cars clean

Which solution is best for removing snow from roads?

• Lightning rod

• Rain gauge

• Snowplow

• Sandbag

What is the job of a meteorologist?

• Plant crops

• Fly planes

• Study and predict weather

• Rescue animals

Why do engineers build buildings with strong walls in flood zones?

• To collect water

• To trap wind

• To hold back floodwaters

• To cool the air