WorksheetsTypes of Extreme Weather Year 8 Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is a tornado?
A gentle breeze on a sunny day
A type of dessert made with whipped cream and fruit
A type of dance popular in the 1950s
A rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the surface of the Earth and a cumulonimbus cloud.
How are tornadoes formed?
Volcanic eruptions
Snowstorms
Earthquakes
Powerful thunderstorms
What is a hurricane?
A type of tropical cyclone
A type of earthquake
A type of snowstorm
A type of heat wave
What are the main characteristics of a hurricane?
Tornadoes, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and high pressure at the center
Snowfall, freezing temperatures, clear skies, and high pressure at the center
Strong winds, heavy rainfall, storm surges, and low pressure at the center
Mild winds, light rainfall, calm seas, and high pressure at the center
What is a drought?
A heavy snowfall in a short period of time
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall
A sudden increase in rainfall
A period of extremely high temperatures
What are the impacts of a drought on the environment and society?
Drought has no impact on the environment or society
Drought increases biodiversity and has no negative impact
Drought can lead to water scarcity, crop failure, and loss of biodiversity, impacting both the environment and society.
Drought leads to excessive water supply and abundance of crops
What is a flood?
A heavy rainfall that causes puddles to form on the road
An overflow of water that submerges land
A sudden drop in temperature causing ice to form on the ground
A strong wind that blows over the land
How do floods occur?
Heavy rainfall, melting snow, or dam failure can cause floods.
Floods occur due to excessive sunshine and dry weather
Floods happen when there is a shortage of water in the area
Floods are caused by the movement of tectonic plates
What is a thunderstorm?
A weather phenomenon characterized by the presence of lightning and thunder
A type of heatwave
A type of snowstorm
A type of tornado
What are the dangers associated with thunderstorms?
Mild breeze and light rain
Snowfall and blizzards
The dangers associated with thunderstorms include lightning, strong winds, heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes.
Sunny and clear skies
