Severe Weather

How do the conditions for a tornado differ from the conditions for a hurricane?

• Tornadoes never form when there is rain, while hurricanes always form with rain.
• Tornadoes form under low pressure, while hurricanes form under high pressure
• Tornadoes form in a stable atmosphere, while hurricanes form in an unstable atmosphere 
• Tornadoes form over land, while hurricanes form over bodies of water

What major and potentially catastrophic events can be predicted to occur in the Northern Hemisphere between the months of June and November?

• tsunamis
• hurricanes
• asteroid impacts
• volcanic eruptions

What storm is a funnel shaped cloud?

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

Which storm forms over water?

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

During a _________ you should lay low in a ditch if you can't seek shelter inside.

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

What should you do if a hurricane is heading your way?

• pack up and prepare to leave if you live on the coast
• go to a room with windows
• lay low in a ditch if you are stuck outside

which tool measures wind speed?

• wind vane
• wind sock
• anemometer

This is the large electrical discharge during a thunderstorm, caused by static electricity.

• thunder
• lightning
• storm surge
• The Flash

What is a tornado?

• A small funnel-shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with high winds
• A large storm that forms over warm ocean waters
• A severe storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds

Which one of these things is part of a blizzard?

• strong winds

• rain

• thunder

• warm air