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WorksheetsTornadoes, Thunderstorms, and Hurricanes
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 23mins
A tornado watch means that tornadoes are
in the immediate area
on the ground
likely to occur
possible
A tornado warning means that a tornado is
in your state
likely to occur
on the ground
possible
NWS stands for
National Weather Stations
Natural Weather Service
National Weather Service
Naval Weather Station
How do you know that a threatening weather system is approaching?
Cell phone, computer, television, radio
Emergency Alert Sirens
Satellite Radar
NWS weather broadcaster
This is a disturbance in the atmosphere that is characterized by lightning and thunder.
Tornado
Hurricane
Thunderstorm
None of these
These clouds are capable of producing severe weather.
Cumulus
Nimbus
Cumulonimbus
Stratus
If the temperature in part of a thundercloud falls below freezing and winds are strong, the raindrops in the storm can develop into which of the following?
Snow
Sleet
Rain
Hail
At any given moment, there are an estimated ________________________ thunderstorms occurring on Earth.
100-200
300-500
1500-2000
2500-3500
How is thunder produced?
By the expanding of air molecules as an electric current passes through the air
By the expanding of air molecules at wind gusts pass through the air
By the collision of two or more air masses
By the collision or two or more fronts
When do the majority of thunderstorms occur?
Fall
Winter
Early morning hours
Spring/summer
How do tornadoes form?
it forms when moist, warm air meets cool, dry air head on.
it forms when cool, moist air meets warm, dry air head on.
it forms when a warm front and a cold front meet.
it forms when two air masses collide.
Tornadoes can stand nearly still
True
False
It is possible to predict the exact path of a tornado.
True
False
The average tornado travels at what speed?
5-10 mph
10-20 mph
60 + mph
70+ mph
The diameter of most tornadoes is approximately
5 miles wide
3 miles wide
10 miles wide
<1 mile wide
What percentage of tornadoes occur in the United States of America?
25 %
50 %
60 %
75 %
Most tornadoes in the United States occur in which states
Illinois, Iowa, and Indiana
Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin
Kansas, Wyoming and Utah
Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma
A tornado can join another tornado
True
False
A hurricane can spawn a tornado
True
False
A tornado can spawn a hurricane
True
False
Tornadoes can travel over 100 mph
True
False
Tornadoes are measured using which two criteria?
Wind speed - Storm Surge
Storm Surge - Damage
Wind speed - Diameter of funnel
Wind speed - Damage
How do scientists calculate the distance of a thunderstorm?
The difference between the storm system and the rain
The difference between the winds and the rain
The time difference between the thunder and the lightning
The time difference between the lightning and the hail
Dixie Alley has more tornadoes than any other part of the United States.
True
False
What is the vortex of a tornado?
An area that contains water
Debris
Fujita
Swirling Winds
Who created the Scale used to measure the intensity of tornadoes?
Ted Fajita
Saffir-Simpson
Saffir Fujita
Ted Fujita
What is the name of the scale that we use to measure the strength of tornadoes?
Fujita Scale
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Enhanced Fujita Scale
Enhanced Saffir-Simpson Scale
Name the Scale Rating based on the following information:
wind speeds over 200 mph - destruction of even well-constructed buildings.
EF0
EF2
EF3
EF5
Hurricanes go by which of the following names:
Cyclone, Storm Surge
Storm Surge, Tropical Storm
Tropical Storm, Tornado
Cyclone, Typhoon
Where do hurricanes begin?
Pacific Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Scientists start monitoring for the possibility of a hurricane when they detect
Cyclones
Typhoons
Tropical Storms
Tornadoes
Which scale do we use to measure the strength of Hurricanes?
Fujita Scale
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Enhanced Fujita Scale
Enhanced Saffir-Simpson Scale
What happens to a water spout when it hits land?
It becomes stronger
it becomes weaker
we call it a twister
we call it a tornado
What is another name for a water spout?
Cyclone
Hurricane
Tornado
Typhoon
How long does the average hurricane last?
5-10 minutes
10-20 hours
1-2 days
several days
What is the most dangerous part of a hurricane?
Wind Speed
Wind Shear
Size
Storm Surge
What do we call the type of scientists who study tornadoes and hurricanes?
Emergency Management Enforcement
Weather Responders
Storm Chasers
Meteorologists
What is debris?
A wall of water that causes flooding
Bacteria that is found in water
Building materials and garbage
Metal
During the tornado in a bottle lab, we observed which of the following?
Hurricane
Typhoon
Eye
Vortex
Where is the safest place to go for shelter during a tornado?
Under your bed
In the basement by a window
In your kitchen
In the basement under the stairs
