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WorksheetsSevere Weather
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What two actions can humans take to prepare for a hurricane?
board up windows
stay in the shade
wear sunscreen
stock up on food
Which two actions can people take to protect themselves during a heat wave?
get plenty of exercise
stay in the shade
drink lots of water
eat extra food
Which type of severe weather is most likely to cause riverbeds to dry up?
drought
heatwave
tornado
thuderstorm
One common hazard during a heat wave is too much sun exposure. Which two actions should you take to protect yourself from sun exposure?
Limit physical activity
conserve water
wear protective clothing
stay indoors between 10am and 2pm
Which event would most likely lead to a thunderstorm?
a warm, moist air mass moving over a cold air mass
a warm, dry air mass moving over a cold air mass
a cold, moist air mass moving over a warm air mass
a cold, dry air mass moving over a warm air mass
A warm, moist air mass moving over a cold air mass is most likely to lead to which type of severe weather?
thunderstorm
light snow
heat wave
blizzard
The formation of which type of severe weather requires a lot of water and thermal (heat) energy?
Blizzard
Heat wave
Hurricane
Tornado
Where is a blizzard most likely to form?
on the northeastern side of a low-pressure system
on the southeastern side of a low-pressure system
where warm, moist air masses traveling north collide with cool, dry air masses traveling south
where a high-pressure system is lingering over an area
Which two kinds of information can scientists gather using radar?
amount of rainfall
humidity
temperature
wind speed
How can technology improve people's chances of surviving a tornado?
radar can let them know to board up their windows when a tornado begins
a warning can give them enough time to get to shelter
the weather report can tell them when to stand in doorways
they can leave a dangerous area a day before a tornado occurs
