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Severe Weather and Cloud Types Review

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which form of severe weather is characterized by violent wind that twists, lifting and destroying everything in its path?

a)

thunderstorm

b)

flood

c)

tsunami

d)

tornado

2.

Which of the following is the correct thing to do if you are caught outside during a

Tornado?

a)

find a low place, like a ditch, and lie down as flat as you can until the tornado passes

b)

run away from the tornado

c)

climb a tree

d)

get in your car

3.

Which of the following storms is a large storm that forms over warm ocean water that spins in a circular pattern around the eye of the storm?

a)

thunderstorm

b)

hurricane

c)

tornado

d)

flood

4.

I am a severe storm that uses heavy rains to flood dry lands. My lightning can cause fires, and my strong winds can blow over trees and power lines. What am I?

a)

hurricane

b)

tornado

c)

thunderstorm

d)

blizzard

e)

flood

5.

I am a dangerous cloud that uses my very strong and fast winds to tear apart buildings, and when I tough the ground, I destroy everything in my path. What am I?

a)

blizzard

b)

thunderstorm

c)

tornado

d)

hurricane

6.

What type of clouds are formed very high, and appear to be thin and wispy?

a)

cirrus

b)

stratus

c)

cumulus

d)

cumulonimbus

7.

Which type of cloud appears to be a low, layered, and cover a very large area?

a)

cirrus

b)

cumulus

c)

stratus

d)

cumulonimbus

8.

I am a large type of cloud that can form storms with heavy rain, strong winds, and even lightning. What am I?

a)

cumulus

b)

cirrus

c)

stratus

d)

cumulonimbus

9.

This type of cloud is made of millions of tiny ice crystals.

a)

cirrus

b)

stratus

c)

cumulus

d)

cumulonimbus

10.

These clouds are large, white, and fluffy with flat bottoms.

a)

cumulus

b)

cumulonimbus

c)

cirrus

d)

stratus

11.

What is NOT an example of a safety precaution during a tornado?

a)

Seek shelter in a low area like a ditch if you are outside.

b)

Stay in your car.

c)

Get in a room with no windows.

12.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a safety precaution to take during a thunderstorm?

a)

Stand under a tree

b)

Stay inside

c)

Stay away from windows.

d)

Stay out of water.