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WorksheetsSevere Storm Readiness
Total questions: 47
Worksheet time: 25mins
What is this severe weather?
Hurricane
A cloud, it's not severe wether bro...
Air River
Your Lost Dog
What are tornadoes?
Naruto's twin brothers.
They are whirling columns of air, with winds that spin super fast.
They are any kind of blowing wind.
They are whirling columns of smoke and fire.
What does a tornado warning mean?
A tornado has been spotted by observers or indicated by weather radar.
A tornado hasn't been spotted, but conditions are favorable for tornadoes to occur.
It's a new Discovery Channel special on storm chasers.
The conditions will be right for a tornado to form within your area in the next day or two.
If you're outside with no shelter, where is the safest place to be during a tornado?
Under a bridge or overpass.
Hug a tree.
Laying flat in a ditch while covering your head.
Find a vehicle and get in it. Stay low and cover your head.
Which winds are cause greater destruction
Tornado
Sandstorm
Plain
Tornadoes are most destructive in?
summer
winter
spring
If you don't have a basement, which of the following choices is the safest shelter during a tornado?
An interior room (closet, hallway, bathroom, etc.) on the lowest floor of your house away from windows.
If one is available, in an outside garage or shed.
The North wall of the house is always the safest.
If you have a fireplace try to crawl into it. Use it as a shelter.
What should you do if you are in a car during a tornado?
Try to outrun it if you can.
Get out and away from the car. Find a low ditch and lay flat in it. Cover your head.
Find an over pass and climb up the embankment of the bridge. Stay low.
Stay in the vehicle.
If you are in a building during a tornado what should you do?
Open all the windows to equalize the pressure.
Seek shelter in the lowest part of the house, away from windows. Cushion yourself if you can.
Escape the building as fast as you can, and lay flat on the ground.
Stand by the North wall and cover yourself with a mattress. If there is time close windows, turn off all power, and gas to prevent possible fires.
What is a supercell?
a very strong cell that moves in opposite directions from other cells.
a very strong thunderstorm with winds moving in opposite directions.
Mr. Goeller's strong cell phone that has awesome features
a very strong tornado that moves in opposite directions as other tornadoes
How long does the average tornado last?
10 seconds
10 minutes
10 hours
10 days
A tornado occurs when
cold dry air mixes with the wet wam air
cold dry air mixes with wet cold air
dry warm air mixes with wet warm air
Mr. Sir tells it to occur
Why do storm chasers follow tornadoes? Choose ALL that apply
They are trying to show off.
They are looking for Dorthy's house from the Wizard of Oz.
They are trying to get information about tornadoes
They are crazy.
About 2/3 (two-thirds) of all tornadoes in the world happen in....
Africa
Vietnam
Mexico
the United States
Can scientist predict exactly when and where a tornado will happen?
Yes
Not yet
Sometimes
only Bill Nye the Science guy can
In a thunderstorm, I should...
Run outside
Ride bikes with my friends
Go to the pool
Remain inside
Where is the safest place to go if there is a tornado?
Basement or lowest level
Near a window so you can watch
Top level of the building
Outside on the front porch
What can you use to receive information about severe weather?
Radio
Cell phone
TV
Ipad
All the above
What does the word "severe" mean?
Not a big deal
dangerous, can cause damage
Nothing to worry about
A BIG DEAL
What does a weather watch mean?
Everyone goes outside to watch the weather
The weather IS happening
The weather MIGHT happen
None
What should you do if their is extreme cold weather conditions?
Wear several layers and warm coat, hat, mittens outdoors
Stay indoors
Walk carefully and watch out for snow and ice
All of the above
What is a weather WARNING?
The weather man is playing a joke
The weather MIGHT happen
The weather IS happening
The weather man got in trouble by his boss
What does "evacuate" mean?
Fire
Get to the park
Stay where you are
Leave your home and get to a safe place
Flood
If there is extreme heat, what should you do?
Where light clothing
Stay out of the sun
Drink lots of water
Stay indoors where it is cool
All of the above
What are signs of a severe thunderstorm?
Heavy Rain
Hail
Strong winds
Thunder and Lightning
All of the above
During a tornado at school, what should you do?
Listen carefully to directions
Immediately get SILENT
Run and Scream
Get to a safe area, kneel down, and cover your head
Call home
Thunderstorms can sometimes have strong winds and hail too
True
False
Which of the following IS NOT a way to stay safe during a thunderstorm?
Get away from windows
Swim in the pool
Keep away from things that use electricity
Stay Inside
Tornado
Thunderstorm
Wind Storm
Hurricane
Tornado
Hurricane
Royals Game
Thunderstorm
Heavy rain with thunder and lightning is a...
Hurricane
Rain Storm
Thunderstorm
Tornado
Mr. Tomlin crying because the Chiefs won the Super Bowl
Severe weather is not dangerous
True
False
Strong winds that come from the clouds
Zues
Tornado
Rain
Snow
What is a tornado?
A small funnel-shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with strong winds
A severe storm with lightning
A storm that forms over Lakewood
All of the above
During ________________, stay inside, stay out of water, and do not stand under a tree.
Rain storm
Thunderstorm
Hurricane
Tornado
What are the correct safety precautions for a blizzard?
Stay inside
Go outside
Have a gas or wood heater to stay warm
Do not drive outside
Drive outside to runaway from blizzard
If Jeremy was trapped during a wild fire who should he call?
9-1-1
Family member
Friends
or not call anyone
What should you NOT do during a Tornado?
Look outside my window and take shelter
Take shelter immediately
Stand outside till I see the tornado
Get out of my house and run as far as I can
Lay down in a low-lying area or ditch if I don't have any shelter
What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?
A tornado warning is when a tornado is on the ground at that very moment. A tornado watch is when the weather conditions show that it is possible for a tornado to form
A tornado watch is when a tornado is on the ground at that very moment. A tornado warning is when the weather conditions show that it is possible for a tornado to form
What is a Tsunami?
Its the same thing as a hurricane
Its a massive wave that are most often formed by underwater earthquakes.
Its a flood
Its a massive electrical discharge that comes from clouds
What are the safety precautions for hurricanes?
Drive away immediately without knowing checking your stuff
Stay indoors
Get to higher ground to stay safe from flooding
Fill up the car with gas for in case we need to evacuate suddenly
When the static charge in a cloud builds up, it can produce...
Funnel cloud
Lighting
Tornado
Hurricane
What should Cait not do during a drought?
Avoid letting the water run unnecessarily
Avoid taking baths
Use all the water possible
Pieces of trash, trees, or buildings that get picked up by high winds are...
Debris
Updraft
Tornado
Downdraft
What can cause floods?
Hurricanes
Thunderstorms
Weather
Heavy rainfall
Climate
