Weather Safety: Severe Storm Safety

What characteristic of hurricanes allows scientists to predict their path?

• Their lack of rain

• Their large size and slow movement

• Their rapid movement

• Their small size

Why are tornadoes more difficult to predict than hurricanes?

• They are larger than hurricanes

• They move more slowly

• They are smaller and more unpredictable

• They occur only in the United States

In which country are tornadoes especially common?

• Brazil

• India

• United States

• Australia

What is the safest place to be during a tornado?

• In a car

• On the top floor of a building

• In an underground shelter

• Near a window

What should you do if a tornado is approaching?

• Follow the safety instructions of adults

• Go outside to watch

• Stay in an open field

• Ignore safety instructions