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Hurricanes and Tornados

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
 Where do tropical storms start? 
a)
northpole
b)
on the coast
c)
in the ocean, near the equator
d)
in the ocean, near land
2.
"A tropical cyclone is a very strong tropical storm that starts in the ocean waters near the equator. The storm moves its way toward where the air is cooler, which is usually away from the equator. The wind gets stronger, and the rain gets heavier." What can be concluded about a tropical storm as it moves away from the equator? 
a)
It disappears.
b)
Its strength does not change. 
c)
It gets stronger.
d)
It gets weaker.
3.
What might be a reason why scientists track tornadoes? 
a)
to encourage more people to use radar technology
b)
to warn people against living in “Tornado Alley”
c)
to lower the number of tornadoes that happen every year
d)
to gather information that is used to warn people that a tornado is approaching 
4.
One similarity between a tornado and a hurricane is that both__________.
a)
Both happen at the equator
b)
In hurricanes and thunderstorms the wind becomes stronger up to 200 miles per hour.
c)
Both types of storm get named
d)
Both types of storms can last up to 14 days
5.

How the Tornado and Hurricane are alike?

a)

they both have very fast winds

b)

the both have spinning air

c)

they both can rip off roofs and houses

d)

All are correct

6.

What is the difference between tornadoes and hurricanes?

a)

hurricanes usually occur over land, while tornadoes almost always form over the ocean.

b)

tornadoes usually occur over land, while hurricanes almost always form over the ocean.

c)

the only difference is the damage they can cause to the infrastructure and to the people

d)

they have no big difference

7.

The Tornado Alley is the area where the tornadoes usually occur. What states are most likely to have tornadoes?

a)

Oklahoma

b)

Texas

c)

Kansas

d)

All are correct

8.

The basic ingredient to create a tornado is a

a)

cyclone

b)

typhoon

c)

thunderstorm

d)

all can create tornadoes

9.

The ____________ is the center of a hurricane, and is the calmest part of a storm.

a)

Eye

b)

Convection Currents

c)

warm winds

d)

cold winds

10.

To be consider a hurricane a storm winds speed need to reach _____________ according to the Saffir Simpson Scale.

a)

50 mph

b)

74 mph

c)

68 mph

d)

100 mph

11.

Hurricanes are formed ..

a)

by the eye

b)

above warm ocean waters

c)

by global warming

d)

in windy areas

12.

What is the difference between cyclones, hurricanes and typhoons?

a)

the amount of water

b)

the speed of the winds

c)

the temperature of the water

d)

the location where the storm occurs

13.
Why do hurricanes inflict more damage than tornadoes?
a)
they are larger
b)
they last longer
c)
also associated with flooding and strong rains
d)
all of the above
14.
Tornadoes start as a what kind of cloud?
a)
funnel
b)
Cumulonimbus
c)
hair
d)
tall
15.
Thunderstorm clouds are called - 
a)
Cirrus
b)
Stratus
c)
Cumulus
d)
Cumulonimbus
16.
A hurricane rotates _____.
a)
Clockwise
b)
Counterclockwise 
17.
The pressure inside a hurricane is _______.
a)
High
b)
Low
18.

The major difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane is __________.

a)

rainfall amounts

b)

wind speed

c)

air temperature

19.
What causes damage in a hurricane?
a)
Winds
b)
Flooding
c)
Storm Surge
d)
All of the above
20.

If The National Weather Service forecasts that a tornado MAY develop later...

a)

They issue a Tornado Watch

b)

They release a Tornado Warning

c)

They will ask people to evacuate their homes

d)

They will send meteorologists into the storm to study it