Weather and Natural Phenomena Quiz

How does El Niño typically affect weather in the United States?

• Colder and drier winters across the entire country

• Warmer, drier conditions in the South and wetter conditions in the North

• Wetter and cooler conditions in the southern U.S. and milder winters in the North

• More tornadoes in the western U.S. year-round

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How does La Niña typically affect weather in the United States?

• Wetter winters in the southern U.S. and fewer hurricanes

• Colder, snowier conditions in the northern U.S. and drier conditions in the South

• No noticeable effect on U.S. weather

• Warmer ocean temperatures that weaken winter storms

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What conditions most often cause landslides?

• Prolonged drought and dry soil

• Earth’s rotation and tides

• Heavy rainfall, earthquakes, or steep slopes

• Cold temperatures and snowstorms

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What is the main difference between a tsunami and a hurricane?

• Tsunamis form over land; hurricanes form over water

• Hurricanes cause earthquakes; tsunamis cause wind damage

• Tsunamis are caused by underwater disturbances; hurricanes are powered by warm ocean air

• Tsunamis only affect islands; hurricanes only affect continents

What is a blizzard?

• A storm with heavy rain and flooding

• A snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility

• A rotating column of air touching the ground

• A long period without precipitation

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What is the difference between a supercell and a tornado?

• A tornado is a large storm system; a supercell is a small funnel

• A supercell is a powerful thunderstorm that can produce tornadoes

• They are two names for the same phenomenon

• Supercells only form over oceans

What is a drought?

• A sudden flood caused by heavy rain

• A long period of extremely cold temperatures

• A long period with little or no rainfall

• A strong windstorm in winter

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Where is the safest place to be during a tornado?

• Near windows on the top floor

• In a car under an overpass

• In a basement or interior room on the lowest floor

• Outside in an open field

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Which statement best describes Mount St. Helens and Pompeii?

• Both were destroyed by hurricanes

• Both were affected by earthquakes only

• Both experienced catastrophic volcanic eruptions

• Both were damaged by tsunamis

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Which of the following were consequences of Japan’s 2011 earthquake? (Select all that apply.)

• It was a powerful magnitude 9.0 earthquake

• It triggered a tsunami

• The tsunami was the deadliest part of the event

• It caused a nuclear meltdown at the Fukushima Power Plant

• Many people were evacuated, and some towns remain radioactive today

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