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Choices
100
What is weather?
A.) The water in the air
B.) The daily state of the atmosphere, or air in any given place
C.)An instrument for measuring temperature
B.) The daily state of the atmosphere, or air in any given place
100
What is a common type of precipitation
A.) Tornado
B.) Rain
C.) Wind
B.) Rain
100
What is a dangerous event that occurs in nature? It can cause a lot of damage to the environment, homes, buildings, roads, and people.
A.)Watch
B.) Natural Disaster
C.) Emergency Shelter
B.) Natural Disaster
100
What is a weather WATCH?
A.)Severe weather is happening or is very close
B.)Severe weather is possible in our area
C.) It is a safe place where people can go during an emergency or dangerous situation.
B.) Severe weather is possible in our area
100
Maya checks the weather and sees that rain is falling from the clouds. She says, “Rain is a type of precipitation.
True or False
True
200
What is Temperature?
A.) The measure of hotness or coldness
B.) An instrument for measuring temperature
C.) A scientific estimate of future weather conditions in the atmosphere
A.) The measure of hotness or coldness
200
What is this type of precipitation?
Frozen water crystals?
A.) Rain
B.) Snow
C.) Humidity
B.)Snow
200
What type of natural disaster is this?
Tornado
200
Is this a watch or a warning?
Warning
200
A tornado warning is issued for your area. Carlos says, “Since I cannot see a tornado, I can go outside and check if one is coming.” Is this a safe choice?
True or False
False
300
What is the temperature on this thermometer?
16 Degrees F
300
What is a weather event that happens when the atmosphere becomes unstable?
storm
300
What are the 3 types of natural disasters that happen in Illinois?
Tornado, Floods, Blizards
300
If there is a Flash flood warning in your area, what should you do?
A. Go to a safe, higher place and stay away from floodwater.
B. Go outside to watch the flooding.
C. Drive through the flooded road to get home.
A. Go to a safe, higher place and stay away from floodwater.
300
A weather report says conditions are right for severe thunderstorms to develop later today. A severe thunderstorm has NOT been reported yet.
Which statement is correct?
A. A warning means the storm is happening right now.
B. A watch means severe weather is possible, so you should be prepared and monitor the weather.
C. There is no reason to pay attention until the storm arrives.
B.)A watch means severe weather is possible, so you should be prepared and monitor the weather.
400
Name 3 types of weather
Sunshine, Cloudy, Partly Cloudy, Raining, Storming, Foggy, Windy, Snow
400
What happens when liquid water is heated by the sun and turns into an invisible gas?
Evaporation
400
Name one way weather causes Floods?
Melting snow
River/Lakes overflowing
Heavy Rain
Thunderstorms
400
A major snowstorm is expected tomorrow. The weather forecast says your area could get several inches of snow, strong winds, and very cold temperatures. What should you do to prepare?
A. Stay home if possible, gather needed supplies, charge your phone, and listen for weather updates.
B. Go outside during the storm to play in the snow and check the roads.
C. Drive around town before the storm to see how bad the weather will get.
A. Stay home if possible, gather needed supplies, charge your phone, and listen for weather updates.
400
Which statement correctly explains the difference between weather and climate?
A. 40°F and rain describe climate because they tell us what usually happens.
B. Cold winters and warm summers describe climate because they are patterns that happen over a long period of time.
C. Weather and climate are the same because both describe temperature.
B.) Cold winters and warm summers describe climate because they are patterns that happen over a long period of time
500
Where can I look for the forecast?
-Weather app, -News station, Computer
500
What are the 3 forms of water?
Solid, Liquid, Gas
500
What kind of Visiblity does Blizzard have?
Poor Visablity
500
Name 3 types of emergancy shelters
Library, Community Shelter, School, Public Building, Someone you know's home
500
Is this weather or Climate
A scientist studies temperatures and rainfall in Illinois over many years. They notice that summers are usually warmer and winters are usually colder.
Climate