Thunderstorms
Hurricanes
Tornadoes
Blizzards
Predicting Weather
100

What color are the clouds during a thunderstorm?

gray

100

What is not part of a hurricane? rain, wind, or snow

snow

100

Can a tornado funnel lift off a roof of a house?

yes

100

Is a blizzard a wind storm or a snow storm?

snow storm

100

Can some types of storms be predicted?

yes

200

What can you hear during a thunderstorm?

thunder

200

Hurricanes have very strong ______

winds and rain

200

Is a tornado a wind storm or a snow storm?

wind

200

Blizzards have very strong _______

wind or snow

200

What should you listen to or watch to hear about weather predictions?

the news

300

What things come from the sky in a thundestorm?

Lightning or rain

300

What is the middle of a hurricane called?

the eye

300

What does shelter mean?

a safe place

300

Why is it not safe to drive during a blizzard?

it is hard to see

300

a scientist who studies weather

meteorologist

400

Where is a safe place to be during a thunderstorm?

Inside, a car

400

What can hurricanes cause?

Flooding; Large waves; House destruction

400

What is the shape of a tornado called? Swirl, funnel, or eye

funnel

400

How should you dress if you need to go outside?

lots of layers, hats, scarf, mittens, boots

400

A thermometer measures ______

temperature 

500

What things attract electricity and lightning?

metal or water

500
What does evacuate mean?

go somewhere safe

500

Where is a safe place to be during a tornado?

basement or room with no windows

500

What season do blizzards happen?

winter

500

What does an anemometer measure? temperature, wind speed, how much rain

wind speed

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