Severe Weather

What is the main cause of a tornado?

• Global warming

• Warm, moist air and cold, dry air colliding

• Alien invasion

• Volcanic eruption

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How are hurricanes categorized and what do the categories indicate?

• By humidity and they indicate potential lightning

• By location and they indicate potential cloud cover

• By temperature and they indicate potential rainfall

• By wind speed and they indicate potential damage and storm surge.

What are the key characteristics of a blizzard?

• Mild winds, high visibility, and warm temperatures

• Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and high humidity

• Strong winds, low visibility due to blowing snow, and cold temperatures

• Gentle breeze, clear skies, and mild temperatures

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What are the main components of a thunderstorm?

• Moisture, unstable air, and lift

• Dry air, stable air, and sink

• Sunshine, calm air, and fog

• Snow, cold air, and high pressure

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Explain how a flood occurs and the potential impacts of flooding.

• A flood occurs when the moon is full and the tides rise excessively, causing water to overflow onto land.

• Floods occur when the Earth's crust shifts, causing underground water to rise to the surface and flood the land.

• Flooding happens when the government releases too much water from dams, leading to an overflow of rivers and lakes.

• A flood occurs when an area receives an excessive amount of water, causing rivers, lakes, or other bodies of water to overflow. This can be due to heavy rainfall, snowmelt, or a combination of both. The potential impacts of flooding include damage to infrastructure, homes, and crops, as well as the displacement of people and loss of life.

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What are the main factors that contribute to a drought?

• Excessive snowfall and ice accumulation

• Lack of precipitation, high temperatures, and overuse of water resources

• Decrease in air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions

• Low wind speeds and calm weather

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How do meteorologists predict the occurrence of a tornado?

• By analyzing the movement of clouds in the sky

• By using advanced technology such as Doppler radar, satellite imagery, and weather models to analyze atmospheric conditions and identify potential tornado formation.

• By consulting with local farmers and residents

• By observing the behavior of animals in the area

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What are the safety measures to be taken during a hurricane?

• Drive around to see the impact of the hurricane

• Open all the windows to equalize the pressure

• Evacuate if instructed, stay indoors, away from windows, and listen to local authorities for updates and instructions.

• Go outside and take pictures of the storm

How does a blizzard differ from a snowstorm?

• A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

• A blizzard is a snowstorm with warm temperatures

• A blizzard is a type of rainstorm

• A blizzard is a light snowstorm with no wind

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Explain the role of climate change in the frequency and intensity of severe weather events.

• Severe weather events are caused by natural cycles and not climate change

• Climate change has no impact on severe weather events

• Climate change can lead to an increase in the frequency and intensity of severe weather events.

• The frequency and intensity of severe weather events decrease with climate change

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