WorksheetsSevere Weather Z
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
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1.
Certain places in the United States occasionally experience weather events caused by violently rotating columns of air stretching from a cloud to the ground. What are such weather events called?
a)
Thunderstorms
b)
Hurricanes
c)
Storm Surges
d)
Tornados
2.
Certain places in the United States occasionally experience weather events caused by violently rotating columns of air stretching from a cloud to the ground. What are such weather events called?
a)
Thunderstorms
b)
Hurricanes
c)
Storm Surges
d)
Tornados
3.
As many as 15 tropical storms and hurricanes have happened in Florida each season, during recent years. Why are hurricanes so common in Florida?
a)
Limestone exists at or near the ground surface in most areas of the United States.
b)
Much of Florida is located at or near sea level and can be easily covered by rising water.
c)
In much of Florida, the ground, beneath the top layers of soil, is made of organic material that can easily catch fire.
d)
Florida is located near warm oceans and has a flat topography that is vulnerable to the full force of winds and storm surges.
4.
The television weather forecaster said that warm, humid air near the ground was moving vertically into the cooler air above. What is likely to happen as a result.
a)
Tornados
b)
Thunderstorms
c)
Storm Surges
d)
Hurricanes
5.
Which of the following is caused by the formation of a sinkhole?
a)
Storm Surge
b)
Flooding
c)
Structural Damage
d)
Tornados
6.
Different types of storms have different wind strengths. which type of weather event has the strongest winds?
a)
Hurricanes
b)
Tornados
c)
Blizzard
d)
Storm Surge
7.
Thunder often accompanies lightning. Which of the following is true about thunder?
a)
It is a discharge of static electricity.
b)
It is the cause of lightning
c)
It results from the explosive expansion of air.
d)
It moves at the speed of light.
8.
Most of Florida is no more that 50 m above sea level. Jayla hears on a news report that there is a chance of severe flooding in her area. Jayla lives in a low-lying area. What may be her best course of action?
a)
Jayla should stay out of her home and go outside.
b)
Jayla should go and sit in her car.
c)
Jayla should evacuate
d)
Jayla should stay home and wait out the flood.
9.
Florida experiences a major hurricane approximately once every 4 years. Why is Florida so susceptible to hurricanes?
a)
Florida is located near warm oceans and has flat topography that is vulnerable to the full force of wind and storm surges.
b)
Limestone exista at or near the ground surface in most areas of the state of Florida.
c)
In much of Florida, the ground, beneath the top layers of soil, is made of organic material that can easily catch fire.
d)
Much of Florida is located at or near sea level and can be easily covered by rising water.
10.
Alessandra approaches a flooded road in her car. She knows that even though flood waters may appear shallow, they may still be dangerous. Why is this so?
a)
After a flood, a hurricane typically develops.
b)
Flood waters often move rapidly.
c)
Flood waters may contain acids and chemicals.
d)
Flood waters often move slowly
11.
You are swimming in an outdoor pool when you hear thunder in the distance. What should you do?
a)
Continue swimming until you see lightning strike
b)
Get under a tree
c)
Get out of the water and seek shelter
d)
Wait until it starts to rain, then get out of the water.
12.
What causes more deaths in tornados?
a)
Storm surges
b)
Flying Hail
c)
Flying objects
d)
Electrocution.
13.
Human skin contains melanin. Melanin helps to protect the skin from which environmental factor?
a)
Ultraviolet rays from the sun
b)
Subzero temperatures
c)
Extreme humidity
d)
Acid rain
14.
You are listening to the radio when the announcer says that a tornado is coming to your community in 3 minutes. What should you do?
a)
Get out your phone so you can record it.
b)
Go into an interior room or closet
c)
Get in your car and drive away
d)
Go outside so you can see which direction it is coming from
15.
Florida is susceptible to muck fires. Which of the following conditions explains Florida's risk of muck fires?
a)
Florida has a relatively flat topography and is located at or near sea level.
b)
Limestone exists at or near the ground surface in most areas of Florida.
c)
Florida has frequent, intense thunderstorms that are accompanied by intense lightning.
d)
The lower layers of soil are made of organic material that can become very dry during droughts.
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