Severe Weather

Hurricanes and tornadoes both occur in a...

• Low Pressure System

• High Pressure System

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How long does a tornado usually last?

• 75 minutes

• 2 hours

• 15 years

• 10 minutes

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All of the following are natural disasters EXCEPT....

• Mudslide

• Breeze

• Tornado

• Flood

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Which natural disaster has had a greater impact on Florida throughout history?

• Earthquakes

• Tornadoes

• Avalanches

• Hurricanes

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A severe storm that involves high winds and forms over water is:

• tornado
• thunderstorm
• hurricane
• blizzard

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A severe storm which involves a funnel cloud forming over land is:

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm
• blizzard

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Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.

• Arctic
• Tropical
• Arid
• None of the above

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This person studies the Earth's atmosphere and monitors and forecasts the weather

• Seismologist
• Meteorologist
• Volcanologist
• Geologist

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What occurs when water flows or collects over land that is usually dry.

• dam
• flood
• floodway
• levee

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What is the meaning of Drought 

• The process by which land becomes more and more dry until it turns into desert.This may be caused by climate change,human activities, or both
• Groups of herders who move with their animals from place to place in search of pasture and water
• An unusually long period in which little or no rain falls  
• Selection of players for a team

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