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Weather and Catastrophic Events Review

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What catastrophic event would be of greatest risk to a grassland?
a)
hurricane
b)
flood
c)
tsunami
d)
wildfire
2.
What causes damage in a hurricane?
a)
Winds
b)
Flooding
c)
Storm Surge
d)
All of the above
3.

A large storm associated with low pressure, forms over warm water is called...

a)

Flood

b)

Hurricane

c)

Tsunami

d)

Blizzard

4.
A spinning funnel cloud which causes much destruction is called a...
a)
Tornado 
b)
Earthquake
c)
Tsunami 
d)
Hurricane 
5.
What catastrophic event is caused by an unusually large amount of water for an area?
a)
Hurricane
b)
Flood
c)
Blizzard
d)
Tsunami 
6.
When lava or ash spew from a mountain vent, what catastrophic event does this describe? 
a)
Volcano 
b)
Drought
c)
Wildfire
d)
Meteor
7.
Hurricanes typically form over...
a)
cold ocean water. 
b)
tropical rain forests. 
c)
warm ocean water. 
d)
very dry land masses. 
8.
Which is the best synonym for catastrophic?
a)
Advantageous
b)
Successful
c)
Disaster
d)
Fortunate
9.

Where do most tornadoes happen?

a)

Mexico

b)

California

c)

Canada

d)

Tornado Alley in the United States

10.

Which of the following best describes weather?

a)

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

b)

long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

11.

Which of the following best describes climate?

a)

day to day conditions of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

b)

long-term conditions (months/years) of the atmosphere at a place in regards to heat, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.

12.
The high temperature today will be near 75 C.
a)
weather
b)
climate
13.
The average winter temperature is 45 C.
a)
weather
b)
climate
14.

It is raining outside right now.

a)

weather

b)

climate

15.

Over the last decade we have had an increase in the amount of rain in our area.

a)

weather

b)

climate

16.
Which of the following best describe the term 'weather'?
a)
day to day changes in the atmosphere
b)
long-term pattern in the weather
c)
measured over many years
d)
wind and rain
17.

Which of the following best describe the term 'climate'?

a)

the day to day changes in the atmosphere around us

b)

is taken over a long period of time

c)

precipitation

d)

is taken over a short period of time

18.
Which is the best synonym for catastrophic?
a)
Advantageous
b)
Successful
c)
Disaster
d)
Fortunate
19.

What is a drought?

a)

excess flow of water flow over land

b)

An abnormally low precipitation in a place over time.

c)

Continuous rainfall

d)

Falling of water droplets from the sky

20.

Tsunamis are caused by

a)

underwater disturbances such as earthquakes, landslides, and volcanoes.

b)

wind and the gravitational pull of the moon.

21.
An earthquake is usually caused by a _________.
a)
glacier
b)
landslide
c)
very large storm
d)
a movement along a fault
22.
What is a huge wave made by an underwater earthquake?
a)
hurricane
b)
tsunami
23.
What is a flood?
a)
a great flow of water over land that is usually dry
b)
a very large, swirling storm with strong winds and heavy rains
24.
Scientists can predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur. 
a)
True
b)
False
25.

Landslides are caused by...

a)

The trees deciding that they want a new home.

b)

Landslides are not real.

c)

Gravity pulling soil down a cliff or mountain that has been loosened by rain or weathering.

26.

The "Ring of Fire" refers to...

a)

the path of volcanoes along the Pacific Ocean where the majority of volcanoes and Earthquakes take place.

b)

The pretty rings you wear around your fingers.

c)

The bubble volcano in Finding Nemo

27.

What is the center of a hurricane called?

a)

The Opening

b)

The Eye

c)

The Middle

28.

What is this natural disaster?

a)

Flood

b)

Earthquake

c)

Tsunami

d)

Landslide

29.

What is this natural disaster?

a)

Volcano eruption

b)

Earthquake

c)

Flood

d)

Wildfire

30.

What is this natural disaster?

a)

Tsunami

b)

Flood

c)

Wildfire

d)

I don't know

31.

What is this natural disaster?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Flood

c)

Drought

d)

Tsunami

32.

What is this natural disaster?

a)

Hurricane

b)

Landslide

c)

Avalanche

d)

Thuderstorm

33.

What is this natural disaster?

a)

Earthquake

b)

Flood

c)

Tsunami

d)

Hurricane

34.

What is this natural disaster?

a)

Blizzard

b)

Earthquake

c)

Avalanche

d)

None of them

35.

What is this natural disaster?

a)

Wildfire

b)

Hurricane

c)

Earthquake

d)

Volcano eruption

36.
Any natural event that occurs on earth and causes significant changes or damage
a)
catastrophic event
b)
ecosystems
c)
weathering
d)
deposition
37.

Where do the strongest tornadoes occur?

a)

Tornado Valley

b)

Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi

c)

Tornado Alley

d)

U.S.

38.
Precipitation is....
a)
rain
b)
snow
c)
sleet
d)
all of these are correct
39.
Several months during the year that have similar temperatures 
a)
Season
b)
climate
c)
weather
d)
Summer
40.
the amount of water vapor in the air
a)
warm front
b)
precipitation
c)
humidity
d)
air pressure
41.
How do we know that Atlantic hurricanes mostly happen between June and November?
a)
patterns of past hurricanes
b)
hurricanes in other places
c)
weather forecasts
d)
looking at ocean waves
42.
Which of these are ways that humans can deal with extreme weather?
a)
predict it
b)
prepare for it
c)
use engineering solutions
d)
all of the above
43.
Which type of extreme weather is most common in the middle of the USA?
a)
hurricanes
b)
tornadoes
c)
heat waves
d)
earthquakes
44.
What technologies currently exist to mitigate the effect of hurricanes?
a)
There is currently no technology 
b)
Build buildings in circles with surrounding walls 
c)
Build buildings out of renewable resources 
d)
Elevate buildings and cities; build flood walls 
45.
What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster? 
a)
They are exactly the same 
b)
A hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans
c)
I disaster is what could happen, a hazard is after it has an impact on humans 
d)
Hurricanes and tsunamis are natural disasters, but earthquakes and volcanoes are hazards
46.
A seismograph can be used to measure and study what? 
a)
Volcanic eruptions
b)
Earthquakes
c)
Tsunamis
d)
All of the above
47.
Scientists can predict exactly when a volcanic eruption will occur. 
a)
True
b)
False
48.
Why is it beneficial to be able to predict when and where natural hazards will occur? 
a)
Communities can be notified to evacuate 
b)
So that we can stop them from happening again 
c)
So that scientists know where to go in order to study them 
d)
So that we can harness their power for renewable energy
49.
A huge undersea earthquake off the Alaskan coastline could produce what natural hazard? 
a)
Tsunami 
b)
Cyclone 
c)
Hurricane 
d)
Drought 
50.

What catastrophic event could cause contaminated water?

a)

Tornado

b)

Flood

c)

Forest Fire

d)

Volcanic Eruption

51.

What catastrophic events adds nutrients back to the soil?

a)

Tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

Flood

d)

Forest Fire

52.

What catastrophic event could cause plants to die due to salt water invasion?

a)

Hurricane

b)

Tornado

c)

Flood

d)

Wild Fire

53.

Which of the following correctly matches the catastrophic event with its impact?

a)

Heavy flooding increases the number of species in an area.

b)

A tornado causes seawater to move onto the coast.

c)

A hurricane increases erosion and makes a beach smaller.

d)

A wildfire increases the number of habitats for organisms.

54.

Which of the following is an example of a benefit of a flooded river?

a)

Burial and uprooting of plants

b)

Deposition of nutrients in the surrounding soil

c)

Removal of leaves from tall trees

d)

Increased formation of habitats for organisms

55.

How can tornadoes negatively affect an ecosystem?

a)

The saltwater they bring kills off burrowing insects

b)

Their strong winds uproot many of the important plants

c)

The rise in water level they produce introduces harmful salt

d)

They bring higher temperatures favored by birds

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