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Severe Weather

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 3hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are thunderstorms?

a)

a storm with thunder and lighting and typically also heavy rain or hail

b)

a storm with high winds and heavy snowfall.

c)

a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.

d)

a huge storm with strong winds and storm surges

2.

What are tornadoes?

a)

a storm with thunder and lighting and typically also heavy rain or hail

b)

a storm with high winds and heavy snowfall.

c)

a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel shaped cloud and beneath a large storm system.

d)

a huge storm with strong winds and storm surges

3.

A supercell spawns a funnel cloud that touches the ground is called a:

a)

hurricane

b)

tornado

c)

thunderstorm

d)

blizzard

4.
These can be produced by thunderstorms
a)
stationary fronts
b)
tornadoes
c)
volcanoes
d)
tsunamis
5.

How many categories are there for a hurricane?

a)

10 Categories

b)

5 Categories

c)

3 Categories

d)

7 Categories

6.

Hurricane force winds pushing down on the water creating high water levels and waves moving ashore is called:

a)

Storm Surge

b)

Hurricane

c)

Tropical Wave

d)

Tropical storm

7.

What do hurricanes need as fuel?

a)

warm and moist air

b)

hot and dry air

c)

cold and moist air

d)

dry and warm air

8.
Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.
a)
Arctic
b)
Tropical
c)
Arid
d)
None of the above
9.
Where is Tornado Alley located?
a)
Near the equator of the Earth
b)
Near the North Pole
c)
South Central Los Angeles
d)
Middle states of United States
10.
This person studies the Earth's atmosphere and monitors and forecasts the weather
a)
Seismologist
b)
Meteorologist
c)
Volcanologist
d)
Geologist
11.

What is the scale that is used to measure tornadoes damage?

a)

Mohs Scale

b)

Enhanced Fujita Scale

c)

Saffir Simpson Scale

d)

McDonalds Scale

12.
What are the effects of a thunderstorm?
a)
destruction of property, storm surge, tidal flooding, high winds, possible tornadoes, heavy rain, flooding and loss of life.
b)
Major destruction of property, loss of life, lightning and hail. 
c)
produces lightning, Strong winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.
d)
saturated soil, mud-slides, property damage and loss of life.
13.
What occurs when water flows or collects over land that is usually dry.
a)
dam
b)
flood
c)
floodway
d)
levee
14.
What is the meaning of Drought 
a)
The process by which land becomes more and more dry until it turns into desert.This may be caused by climate change,human activities, or both
b)
Groups of herders who move with their animals from place to place in search of pasture and water
c)
An unusually long period in which little or no rain falls  
d)
Selection of players for a team
15.
What happens if a hurricane moves over land or cold ocean water?
a)
it will get stronger
b)
it will get weaker
c)
it will upgrade its category
d)
it will morph into a typhoon
16.
What are the wind speeds of a Category 3 Hurricane?
a)
greater than 156 mph
b)
111-130 mph
c)
75-95 mph
d)
39-74 mph
17.
A tornado has wind speed of 145 mph, what category would that be classified?
a)
EF1
b)
EF4
c)
EF3
d)
EF5
18.

Name the hurricane predicting technology that contains sensors that report pressure, temperature, humidity, wind speed, and wind direction. The sensors capture data two times each second, which is a lot of information to gather.

a)

Deep Ocean Assessment and Reporting (DART)

b)

Dropsondes

c)

Phased array

d)

Doppler radar

19.

What are 3 building methods that would fortify your home against a hurricane?

a)

do not criss-cross the frame, rectangular shape, wind-tested windows.

b)

frame is constructed with short nails, thin concrete slab, cube shaped.

c)

round shape, thick, high-wind tested windows, home is lifted off the ground at least 20 feet.

d)

thick concrete slab, raise the home 5 feet, only use nails in the frame construction.

20.

What kind of damage is caused by a EF5 tornado?

a)

tree branches broken; sign boards damaged

b)

roofs torn off frame houses; large trees broken or uprooted

c)

some walls torn off homes; trains turned over; most trees uprooted

d)

cars thrown farther than 100 meters; trees debarked; strong frame houses leveled and scattered

21.

A severe storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds

a)

blizzard

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

tornado

22.

A large storm that forms over warm ocean water with strong winds that blow in a circular pattern

a)

blizzard

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

tornado

23.

Small, funnel-shaped storm with very high wind speeds

a)

tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

blizzard

24.

Which is an image of a tornado?

a)
b)
c)
25.

Which is an image of a hurricane?

a)
b)
c)
26.

Which is an image of a thunderstorm?

a)
b)
c)
27.

During a tornado, you should...

a)

stay in your car

b)

find a safe place away from windows

c)

drive to the hospital

28.

Where are hurricanes most likely to form?

a)

over a lake

b)

Arctic Ocean

c)

anywhere over land

d)

Atlantic Ocean

29.

A hurricane rotates around the center of the storm, which is also known as...

a)

the "eye"

b)

the "calm"

c)

the "funnel"

30.

A long-lasting snowstorm with very strong winds and heavy snow fall

a)

tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

blizzard

31.

What should you do to stay safe during a thunderstorm?

a)

Take shelter under a tree.

b)

Stay inside and away from windows.

c)

Travel towards the coast.

32.

What is the best safety procedure for a hurricane?

a)

Stay in a basement until the hurricane is over.

b)

Travel away from the coast.

c)

Stay in your car.

33.

A ________________ is an intense storm with strong winds, heavy rain, lightning, and thunder.

a)

tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

34.

Electricity may flow within the cloud also flow between the cloud and the ground. These electrical currents are _________________.

a)

thunder

b)

particles

c)

lightning

35.

When lightning moves through the air, the air gets very hot. The hot air expands rapidly. As it expands, it makes the air vibrate. These vibrations release energy in the form of sound waves called ______________.

a)

thunder

b)

particles

c)

lightning

36.

A _________ can from when a rapidly spinning column of low pressure air, called a funnel cloud touches the ground.

a)

thunderstorm

b)

hurricane

c)

tornado

37.

A tornado begins as a ___________ cloud that pokes through the bottom of a cumulonimbus cloud.

a)

cirrus

b)

cumulus

c)

funnel

d)

stratus

38.

A _____________ is a large, rotating low-pressure system that forms over the warm waters of oceans near the equator.

a)

tornado

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

flooding

39.

Lightning heats the air so much that the air expands. The sound created by the sudden expansion and contraction is called _______________________.

a)

expansion

b)

thunder

c)

radar

d)

lightning

40.

Most hurricanes

a)

cannot be seen from space

b)

cross exposed land

c)

become dangerous category 5 storms

d)

lose their power when they move into cooler waters or moves over land

41.

Winds are generated when air flows from a high pressure area into a ____.

a)

region of intense moisture

b)

cold front

c)

low pressure area

d)

storm that is already in progress

42.

Thunderstorms form along a cold front

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Thunderstorm clouds are known as _____.

a)

cirrus clouds

b)

stratus clouds

c)

cumulonimbus clouds

d)

cumulus clouds

44.

These storms produce the Earth's most powerful winds

a)

thunderstorms

b)

hurricanes

c)

tornadoes

45.

The calm area in the center of a hurricane is called the _____.

a)

draft

b)

funnel

c)

eye

d)

squall

46.

The most dangerous aspect of a hurricane that comes ashore is the ________.

a)

storm surge

b)

eye wall

c)

wind speed

d)

rainfall

47.

Hurricanes can produce tornadoes

a)

True

b)

False

48.

About 75% of the world's tornadoes happen in the United States during Springs and early Summer when cold, dry from Canada meets warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico. This relatively flat part of the country is known as ________________.

a)

Tornado Paradise

b)

Thunderstorm Lane

c)

Tornado Alley

d)

Hurricane Row

49.

Many people think that the winds are the most damaging part of a hurricane-most of the damage from hurricanes is actually caused by flooding from heavy rains and _________ _________, which is the rise in sea level that happens during a storm.

a)

water evaporating

b)

storm surge

c)

wind speed

d)

strong winds

50.

Thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes form at __________ pressure systems, where you have warm (typically moist/humid) air quickly rising.

a)

low

b)

high

51.

A funnel cloud and a tornado are the same.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Theses storms are the largest and most powerful storms on the planet.

a)

Thunderstorms

b)

Hurricanes

c)

Tornadoes

53.

Which storm causes more overall damage?

a)

Tornado

b)

Hurricane

54.

Hurricanes and tornadoes both occur in a...

a)

Low Pressure System

b)

High Pressure System

55.

How long does a tornado usually last?

a)

75 minutes

b)

2 hours

c)

15 years

d)

10 minutes

56.

What is a storm surge?

a)

When sea levels rise and cause flooding

b)

When sea levels fall and cause draining

c)

When sea levels stay the same

d)

There is no such thing as storm surge

57.

Which of the images shows a storm surge?

a)
b)
c)
d)
58.

Which image shows the damage from a hurricane?

a)
b)
c)
d)
59.

All of the following are natural disasters EXCEPT....

a)

Mudslide

b)

Breeze

c)

Tornado

d)

Flood

60.

Which of the following DOES NOT cause water damage?

a)

Tsunami

b)

Flood

c)

Hurricane

d)

Tornado

61.

What natural disaster most likely caused this damage?

a)

Volcanic Eruption

b)

Tsunami

c)

Tornado

d)

Mudslide

62.

Which natural disaster has had a greater impact on Florida throughout history?

a)

Earthquakes

b)

Tornadoes

c)

Avalanches

d)

Hurricanes

63.
Storms with high winds and heavy rain that form over warm ocean waters are called _____
a)
hurricanes
b)
blizzards
c)
tornadoes
d)
droughts
64.

When do tornadoes form?

a)

when warm, humid air collides with cold, dry air

b)

when cold, humid air collides with warm, dry air

c)

when cold air rises through warm air

d)

when the air cools rapidly and forms storm clouds

65.

How does the Fujita scale measure a tornado's intensity?

a)

by analyzing the damage the tornado has done & matching that to wind speeds

b)

by only looking at the wind speed

c)

by looking at the number of buildings the tornado destroys

d)

by analyzing the wind speeds and width of the tornado

66.

What is the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?

a)

A watch is when a tornado has been sighted & a warning is when the weather is conducive to a tornado

b)

A warning is when a tornado has been sighted & a watch is when the weather is conducive to a tornado

c)

They are both the same thing

d)

A watch is when there is a tornado is within 5 miles, & a warning is when there is a tornado within 1 mile

67.

Do the center of hurricanes and tornadoes have high or low pressure?

a)

high

b)

low

68.

What are the 3 ingredients necessary for a thunderstorm?

a)

moisture, instability, & a lifting mechanism

b)

dry air, high pressure, & a lifting mechanism

c)

moisture, instability, & cool air

d)

moist cool air, high pressure, and differential heating

69.

What is a storm surge?

a)

When sea levels rise and cause flooding

b)

When sea levels fall and cause draining

c)

When sea levels stay the same

d)

There is no such thing as storm surge

70.

What are thunderstorms?

a)

a storm with thunder and lighting and typically also heavy rain or hail

b)

a storm with high winds and heavy snowfall.

c)

a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.

d)

a huge storm with strong winds and storm surges

71.
Hurricanes develop in ________ regions.
a)
Arctic
b)
Tropical
c)
Arid
d)
None of the above
72.

About 75% of the world's tornadoes happen in the United States during Springs and early Summer when cold, dry from Canada meets warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico. This relatively flat part of the country is known as ________________.

a)

Tornado Paradise

b)

Thunderstorm Lane

c)

Tornado Alley

d)

Hurricane Row

73.

What is the difference between a hurricane and a typhoon?

a)

A hurricane is larger

b)

A typhoon does not have an "eye"

c)

They occur in different oceans

d)

They spin in different directions

74.

Someone who studies weather is called ____?

a)

a geologist

b)

a meteorologist

c)

a chemist

d)

an astronomer

75.

What severe weather has the HIGHEST wind speeds possible?

a)

Thunderstorm

b)

Hurricane

c)

Tornado

d)

Typhoon

76.

In the movie "Twister" why doesn't Jo go with her Aunt Meg to the hospital?

a)

She doesn't care about Meg

b)

Meg told her to go and do her work to help others with a better warning system

c)

The ambulance was full

d)

Bill wouldn't let her go

77.

What did they use in the final tornado to anchor down Dorothy to get it into the tornado?

a)

Jo's Jeep

b)

Bill's truck

c)

Dusty's bus

d)

A camaro

78.
What is a thunderstom?
a)
A large storn that forms over warm ocean water
b)
A severe storm with loghtning
c)
A small, funnel-shaped cloud that comes from a storm cloud with high speed winds
d)
A storm with a lot of sunshine
79.
What is a tornado?
a)
A small funnel-shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with high winds
b)
A large storm that forms over warm ocean waters
c)
A severe storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds
80.
What is a tornado?
a)
A small funnel-shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with high winds
b)
A large storm that forms over warm ocean waters
c)
A severe storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain, and strong winds
81.
What is a hurricane?
a)
A severe storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain and strong winds
b)
A small, funnel-shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with high speed winds
c)
A storms that forms over cold water and blows in a triangle pattern
d)
A large storm that forms over warm ocean waters with strong winds
82.
What is a hurricane?
a)
A severe storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain and strong winds
b)
A small, funnel-shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with high speed winds
c)
A storms that forms over cold water and blows in a triangle pattern
d)
A large storm that forms over warm ocean waters with strong winds
83.
What is a hurricane?
a)
A severe storm with lightning, thunder, heavy rain and strong winds
b)
A small, funnel-shaped cloud that comes down from a storm cloud with high speed winds
c)
A storms that forms over cold water and blows in a triangle pattern
d)
A large storm that forms over warm ocean waters with strong winds
84.
Which is an effect of a tornado?
a)
High wind damage, destroys buildings, power lines, and crops
b)
There is no effect
c)
Storm waves flood beaches and damage the coastal zones
d)
Tornadoes are mild storms.
85.
Which of the following is an effect of a hurricane?
a)
heavy rain, flooding, strong winds blow over power lines, lightning can start fires
b)
high wind damage, destroy buildings trees, power lines, and crops
c)
Winds can blow over trees and buildings, storm waves rise and cause massive flooding in the coastal zone
d)
There are no effects
86.
Which of the following is an effect of a thunderstorm?
a)
Heavy rains that cause flooding, lightning that can cause fires, and strong winds that can blow over power lines or trees.
b)
There is no damamge caused by a thunderstorm.
c)
In the thunderstorm, there is just a lot of rain, no damage.
d)
A thunderstorm can destroy buildings and crops.
87.
During _____________ stay inside if possible, stay out of the water, and do not stand under trees.
a)
rain Storm
b)
hurricane
c)
tornado
d)
thunderstorm
88.
During a __________ it is important that you board up all windows and stay away from windows.  Also, move further inland if you are near the coast.
a)
hurricane
b)
rain storm
c)
thunderstorm
d)
tornado
89.
During a __________ find a safe place away from a window.  If you are outside and can not find a shelter, lie flat in a ditch or other low place; do not stay in your car. 
a)
thunderstorm
b)
tornado
c)
hurricane
d)
rain storm
90.
During this type of severe weather, hail may also form.
a)
hurricane
b)
tornado
c)
thunderstorm
d)
rain storm
91.

What type of severe weather do you see in this picture?

a)

hurricane

b)

tornado

c)

thunderstorm

d)

blizzard

92.

What type of severe weather does this picture show?

a)

tornado

b)

thunderstorm

c)

blizzard

d)

hurricane

93.

Which of the following should you NOT do during a thunderstorm if you want stay safe?

a)

stay inside

b)

go swimming

c)

stay away from trees

d)

stay away from water

94.

During a tornado what should you NOT do if want to stay safe?

a)

Stay away from windows

b)

Lie flat in a ditch if you cannot get inside

c)

Stay in your car

d)

Go to a shelter

95.

A family moves to the inner most room in their home, away from windows, and uses a mattress as a cover. What type of severe weather are they trying to escape?

a)

drought

b)

flood

c)

tornado

d)

blizzard

96.

A student learns not to take shelter under trees during thunderstorms. Why should the student listen to this advice?

a)

Thunderstorms have the possibility to form hail that can cause injury.

b)

Thunderstorms have heavy rains that can cause flooding.

c)

Thunderstorms have lightning that can strike tall objects.

d)

Thunderstorms have the possibility to form tornadoes that can lift dust and debris.

97.

Tornadoes with a wind speed of 207-318 mph occur frequently in the United States. How can a person in a house best stay safe during severe tornadoes?

a)

Lock all the doors and windows in the house.

b)

Place a smoke detector in every room of the house.

c)

Take shelter in a room with heavy furniture and access to water.

d)

Take shelter in a room without windows below ground level.

98.

The table lists a weather condition, its effects, and the safety measures recommended during the weather condition. Which weather condition is described?

a)

earthquake

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

tornado

99.

The diagram represents a satellite image of a giant storm.

What is the center of the storm indicated by line Y called?

a)

ear

b)

eye

c)

mouth

d)

nose

100.

Which would occur during a thunderstorm?

a)

heavy rains and lightning

b)

hurricanes and strong winds

c)

high winds and little rain

d)

tornados and light winds

101.

Zach is asked by his teacher to mention a feature of tornadoes.

What could his answer be?

a)

They lead to hailstorms.

b)

They appear as a giant funnel.

c)

They form over warm ocean water.

d)

They are associated with heavy rain.

102.

A student observes a picture of a storm that has a funnel-shaped cloud, as shown.

If unable to find shelter, which location is most  secure when such a storm strikes?

a)

inside a car

b)

near a window

c)

in an open area

d)

in a low-lying ditch

103.

The local NOAA weather service forecast office warns that a severe thunderstorm is approaching an area from the southeast. Which safety measure should people who reside in the area follow?

a)

Stay near windows.

b)

Stay out of water.

c)

Take shelter under trees.

d)

Do not enter enclosed buildings.

104.

During which type of storm should you board up windows in your house and move further inland if you are near the coast?

a)

blizzard

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

tornado

105.

Use the table which shows the characteristics of major weather phenomena to answer this question.

According to the table, Storm A would be classified as which type of storm?

a)

blizzard

b)

hurricane

c)

thunderstorm

d)

tornado