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WorksheetsSevere Weather
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which of the following is NOT an example of severe weather?
hurricane
blizzard
earthquake
thunderstorm
Which of the following is NOT an element that comes together to create powerful storms?
wind
precipitation
space
temperature
Which storm forms when warm air flows up while cold air flows down?
thunderstorm
tornado
blizzard
hurricane
Which state gets more thunderstorms than other states?
Illinois
California
New Yor
Florida
In general, where are most thunderstorms found?
northern hemisphere
southern hemisphere
near the equator
western hemisphere
Which of the following is a large, spinning storm that forms over a tropical ocean?
tornado
hurricane
thunderstorm
blizzard
In which seasons do hurricanes most often form?
spring
winter
fall
Which of the following is NOT a part of a hurricane?
heavy rain
lightning
strong winds
flooding
When will a hurricane lose its energy and weaken?
over the ocean
over land
If predicted early, for which severe weather condition would people move away from the coast?
hurricane
tornado
thunderstorm
blizzard
Which comparison is true about hurricanes and tornadoes?
Hurricanes are larger, but last for less time.
Tornadoes are larger, but normally have stronger wind speeds.
Tornadoes and hurricanes can happen in every state.
Hurricanes are larger, but tornadoes normally have stronger winds.
Which of the following indicates that a tornado is headed your way?
Tornado watch
Tornado warning
The U.S. has more than 1,000 tornadoes a year. Where do most tornadoes occur?
Florida
Northeast
Great Plains
Tennessee
Which of the following is a long-lasting snowstorm with a lot of falling or blowing snow?
blizzard
tornado
dust storm
wildfire
Which of the following is NOT a part of a blizzard?
snowdrifts
gusty winds
heavy rain
low temperatures
Which of the following is formed when dry soil is picked up by strong winds?
tornado
wildfire
dust storm
blizzard
What can cause wildfires to become worse?
wind
rain
sunshine
Studying severe weather is important because
learning about them can help us stay safe.
it is in our science book.
