Types of Extreme Weather
What is the name of the cyclone that destroyed the city of Darwin?
Cyclone Tracy
What are homophones?
Words that sound the same, but are spelled differently and mean something different.
What is the meaning of the word "destruction"?
destroying or causing damage to
In what year did the Huang He cause the most destruction?
1933
What is the name of a powerful storm system that develops over warm ocean waters?
a tropical cyclone
Choose the homophone:
I went to grab a (pair/pear) of jeans from my closet.
pair
What is the meaning of the word unexpected?
Not expected or likely to happen
When the people of Darwin, Australia woke up on December 25th, 1974, what did they see?
They saw the devastation of Cyclone Tracy.
What is it called when the water level slowly rises, then overflows the banks?
a regular flood
Choose the homophone:
My mom bought (flour/flower) so that we can make cookies and brownies later.
flour
What is the "eye" of the cyclone?
The area of calm in the middle of a cyclone.
What caused a terrible drought in Central America in 1997-1998?
El Nino
What is it called when a great amount of rain falls in a short time?
a flash flood
Choose the homophone:
The sign on the door said "No phones (aloud/allowed)".
allowed
What is "El Nino"?
El Nino is a pattern of winds and ocean currents that affects Earth's weather.
What happens to the winds during El Nino conditions?
The winds will carry warm ocean water in an easterly directions across the Pacific Ocean.
What is it called when there is an extended shortage of rainfall that is unusual for an area?
a drought
Choose the homophone:
I need to fill up the (pale/pail) of water.
pail
A state of emergency gives the government more power to control resources.
When are cyclones most likely to occur?
During the wet season, which runs from October to March.