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Weather Hazards

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A _____________ is a disturbance in the atmosphere that causes large amounts of wind.

a)

storm

b)

weather

c)

flood

2.

What can cause floods?

a)

little rain

b)

heavy rains

3.

What is a hurricane?

a)

a high impact.

b)

a large storm that forms over an ocean with strong winds and a lot of rain.

c)

overflow of water.

4.

Pick two reasons why a storm can have a big impact.

a)

It can cause floods that cause damage.

b)

It can cause a very sunny day so stay inside.

c)

It can cause a volcano to erupt with lava.

d)

It can cause strong winds.

5.

How can we reduce the impact of a hurricane?

a)

flood walls made with sandbags.

b)

a net to catch water.

c)

boards to protect windows.

d)

by being outside with a bucket to collect water.

6.

Which one is not a severe weather?

a)

Blizzard

b)

Thunderstorm

c)

Sunny

d)

Hurricane

7.

Which is a funnel cloud that causes damage on land?

a)

hurricane

b)

thunderstorm

c)

cloud

d)

tornado

8.

Sand and dust storms occur in _____ environments.

a)

warm

b)

dry

c)

cold

d)

wet

9.

Storms with high winds and heavy rain that form over warm ocean waters called

a)

tornadoes

b)

droughts

c)

hurricanes

d)

blizzards

10.

What is a drought?

a)

an extreme storm.

b)

an overflow of water.

c)

a long, dry period of weather with little or no rain.

11.

Which answer choice best describes a thunderstorm?

a)

a rain shower that lasts a few minutes

b)

a swirling cloud of dust and wind

c)

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

d)

a strong windstorm that travels over a long distance

12.

12. A large area is flooded after a storm. What likely caused the flood? (3-ESS3-1)

a)

Large hail

b)

Heavy rains

c)

Low temperature

d)

High temperature

13.

To stay safe during a hurricane, you should _________ and _________.

a)

Board up the windows and stay inside.

b)

Get your boots and jump in the rain.

c)

Call a friend and have a sleep over.

d)

Install a lightning rod and find shelter.

14.

Which are 2 hazardous or extreme storms?

a)

tornado

b)

earthquake

c)

flood

d)

thunderstorm

15.

Which are 2 hazardous or extreme storms?

a)

tornado

b)

earthquake

c)

flood

d)

thunderstorm

16.

A ____________ is a large, funnel shaped mass of swirling wind formed over land.

a)

hurricane

b)

tornado

c)

thunderstorm

d)

earthquake

17.

What is a drought?

a)

an extreme storm.

b)

an overflow of water.

c)

a long, dry period of weather with little or no rain.

18.

What is a drought?

a)

an extreme storm.

b)

an overflow of water.

c)

a long, dry period of weather with little or no rain.

19.

Storms with high winds and heavy rain that form over warm ocean waters called

a)

tornadoes

b)

droughts

c)

hurricanes

d)

blizzards

20.

A funnel-shaped wind storm that

reach from clouds all the way to the ground.

a)

hurricane

b)

tsunami

c)

volcano

d)

tornado

21.

What is the difference between tornado and hurricane ?

a)

Hurricane has lots of winds

b)

They are both storms

c)

Tornado has funnel-shaped

d)

Tornado can destroy houses.

22.

A long period of very dry weather.

a)

drought

b)

flood

c)

earthquake

d)

volcano

23.

Which natural hazard often causes another natural hazard?

a)

An earthquake often causes a drought.

b)

A forest fire often causes a flood.

c)

A tornado often causes a hurricane.

d)

A hurricane often causes a flood.

24.

A _______________ protects buildings and structures from lightning strikes.

a)

levee

b)

lightning rod

c)

floodwall

25.

A_______________ is a temporary wall built to prevent flooding in an area.

a)

Levee

b)

Lightning Rod

c)

Floodwall

26.

A large storm that forms over an ocean is called a _____.

a)

Tornado

b)

Hurricane

c)

Thunderstorm

d)

Tsunami

27.

Storms with high winds and heavy rain that form over warm ocean waters called

a)

tornadoes

b)

droughts

c)

hurricanes

d)

blizzards

28.

What is a drought?

a)

an extreme storm.

b)

an overflow of water.

c)

a long, dry period of weather with little or no rain.

29.

Which answer choice best describes a thunderstorm?

a)

a rain shower that lasts a few minutes

b)

a swirling cloud of dust and wind

c)

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

d)

a strong windstorm that travels over a long distance

30.

12. A large area is flooded after a storm. What likely caused the flood? (3-ESS3-1)

a)

Large hail

b)

Heavy rains

c)

Low temperature

d)

High temperature

31.

A _____________ is a disturbance in the atmosphere that causes large amounts of wind.

a)

storm

b)

hazard

c)

weather

d)

flood

32.

Which one is one of the largest and strongest types of storms?

a)

hurricane

b)

lava

c)

earthquake

d)

tornado

33.

A ____________ is a large, funnel shaped mass of swirling wind formed over land.

a)

hurricane

b)

tornado

c)

thunderstorm

d)

earthquake

34.

Hazardous weather is ______ weather

a)

Normal

b)

Dangerous

35.

Hazardous weather is ______ weather

a)

Normal

b)

Dangerous

36.

The process in which wind, moving water, and ice move rocks and soil is called

a)

Weathering

b)

Erosion

c)

Deposition

37.

If the National Weather Service has issued a hurricane warning. What kind of hazards you should prepare for? Select the two that apply. a. heavy snow c. heavy rain b. heavy winds d. earthquakes

a)

heavy snow

b)

heavy rain

c)

heavy winds

d)

earthquakes

38.

...................................................... is the flow of water over land that is not normally covered with water.

a)

Flood

b)

Drought

c)

Blizzard

d)

Landslide

39.

....................................  is a long period of a very dry weather.

a)

Flood

b)

Drought

c)

avalanche

d)

landslide

40.

This happens during heavy rains when rivers overflow, ocean waves come on shore, snow melts too fast, or levees break.

a)

Hurricanes

b)

Floods

c)

Tsunamis

41.

Natural hazards are something most people experience at some time in their life. Engineers work to develop and improve techniques and materials that make the impact of natural disasters less severe.


An engineering team has included design features in the plan for this building to reduce the impact of an earthquake.


The diagram shows a building that is on support stilts.


The support stilts are most likely designed to protect the building from ___________________________.

a)

flooding

b)

wildfires

c)

drought

d)

avalanches

42.

What does Figure 2 represent?

a)

Flood

b)

Drought

c)

Avalanche

43.

What does Figure 1 represent?

a)

Flood

b)

Drought

c)

Avalanche

44.

Water can wash away sand. If the sand is protected in bags, the sand can provide a barrier against moving water. The sandbags placed in front of the house will most likely prevent____.

a)

Avalanches

b)

Flooding

c)

Sunlight

d)

Drought

45.

The sandbags will be able to prevent ____ from entering the building.

a)

Water

b)

Avalanches

c)

Plants

d)

Sunlight

46.

The wall shown in the picture will most likely protect the house from a weather hazard known as

a)

avalanche

b)

drought

c)

flood

d)

landslide

47.

Select the house that represents the best method of flood protection.

a)
b)
c)
d)
48.

What is the calm center of a hurricane called?

a)

funnel cloud

b)

downburst

c)

eyewall

d)

eye

49.

This happens during heavy rains when rivers overflow, ocean waves come on shore, snow melts too fast, or levees break.

a)

Hurricanes

b)

Floods

c)

Tsunamis

50.

What is the feature marked with a red arrow?

a)

The eye

b)

Thunderhead

c)

Storm surge

d)

Heavy rainfall

51.
What fuels a hurricane's strength?
a)
Wind
b)
Sunlight
c)
Warm Water
d)
Cold Water