Bailey's Big Back Yard: Powerful Weather

The video explores different types of storms, including thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, and blizzards. It explains how storms form, the role of the sun in weather patterns, and the dangers associated with each storm type. Safety tips for lightning and thunder are provided, and the importance of understanding weather phenomena is emphasized.

Why is it important to go indoors during a lightning storm?

• To see the storm better

• To keep warm

• To prevent being struck by lightning

• To avoid getting wet

What is the primary source of energy for weather patterns?

• The sun

• The moon

• The wind

• The ocean

What happens when warm air rises and cool air sinks?

• It creates a vacuum

• It causes rain

• It forms clouds

• It generates energy

Which of the following is NOT a component of a thunderstorm?

• Thunder

• Snow

• Rain

• Lightning

What causes the sound of thunder?

• Clouds colliding

• Rain hitting the ground

• Air expanding rapidly due to lightning

• Wind blowing through trees

What is a supercell?

• A hurricane

• A type of cloud

• A large-scale thunderstorm

• A weather pattern

What is the eye of a hurricane?

• The area with the most rain

• The outer edge

• The calm center

• The most dangerous part

What is a storm surge?

• A type of tornado

• A heavy snowfall

• A rise in sea level due to a storm

• A sudden increase in wind speed

What conditions are necessary for a blizzard to form?

• Warm air and wind

• Cold air and warm, moist air

• Cold air and snow

• Warm air and rain

What is freezing rain?

• Rain that evaporates before hitting the ground

• Rain that falls as ice

• Rain that freezes on contact

• Rain that turns to snow