Clouds
What are clouds made of?
Water
What direction does the wind blow?
All directions
What is the center of the hurricane called?
The eye
What is a tsunami?
a really big wave
What is the name of the layer of Earth that contains plates?
crust
In a storm what comes first, lightning or thunder?
Lightning
Where is the safest place to hide during a tornado?
Basement, shelter, room with no windows
How many days do hurricanes last?
5-7 days
What causes a Tsunami?
Earthquakes, mudslides, or volcanos
What is the line called where plates slide past each other?
Fault lines
What causes clouds to move?
Wind
What country do most tornados occur in?
The United States
What are you supposed to do if there is a hurricane coming?
Leave your home and get away from the ocean
Do tsunami waves travel fast or slow?
very fast
What are you supposed to do if there is an earthquake?
Hide underneath something strong like a table
What is the name of the highest clouds?
Cirrus Clouds
What type of storms can create a tornado?
A supercell thunderstorm
What are hurricanes called in other places?
Can meteorologists predict when a tsunami is coming?
No, not until after the wave has already begun
Where do the most earthquakes happen in the United States?
California
What is the name of the big clouds that are found in thunderstorms?
Cumulonimbus
What are tornados called when they are over water?
waterspout
Which US state has the most hurricanes?
Florida
Where was the tallest tsunami wave? (hint: it happened in a US state)
Alaska
Can scientists know when an earthquake will happen?
No