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Understanding Severe Weather Phenomena

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a primary cause of tornadoes?

a)

High humidity and low temperatures

b)

Cold, dry air meeting warm, moist air

c)

High pressure systems

d)

Ocean currents

2.

Which of the following is the first step in the formation of a hurricane?

a)

Formation of a cold front

b)

Warm ocean water evaporates

c)

High altitude winds

d)

Snowfall over the ocean

3.

What is one major effect of a blizzard?

a)

Increased humidity

b)

Heavy rainfall

c)

Reduced visibility due to snow

d)

Rising temperatures

4.

Which condition is most likely to lead to a drought?

a)

Excessive rainfall

b)

Prolonged periods of low precipitation

c)

High humidity levels

d)

Frequent thunderstorms

5.

What is a common method to prevent flooding?

a)

Building dams and levees

b)

Planting more trees

c)

Increasing urban development

d)

Reducing water usage

6.

Which safety tip is important during a thunderstorm?

a)

Stand under a tree

b)

Stay indoors and avoid using electrical appliances

c)

Swim in a pool

d)

Use a metal umbrella

7.

What is a key characteristic of a tornado?

a)

Slow-moving winds

b)

A rotating column of air

c)

High ocean waves

d)

Heavy snowfall

8.

How does a hurricane lose its strength?

a)

When it moves over warm water

b)

When it moves over land

c)

When it encounters another storm

d)

When it reaches the equator

9.

What is a common consequence of a drought?

a)

Increased water supply

b)

Crop failure

c)

Frequent thunderstorms

d)

Rising sea levels

10.

Which of the following is a preventive measure against floods?

a)

Building houses on low ground

b)

Constructing drainage systems

c)

Cutting down trees

d)

Increasing paved surfaces