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Thunderstorms
Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Weather Safety
Misc.
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Which of the following atmospheric conditions produces thunderstorms? A. warm, moist air near Earth's surface and an unstable atmosphere B. cold, dry air near Earth's surface and an unstable atmosphere C. an unstable atmosphere D. warm, moist air near Earth's surface
A
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In what percent of thunderstorms do tornados occur? A.10% B.20% C. 1% D. 5%
c
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In order to be a hurricane a storm must A. cause much damage B. travel thousands of miles C. form over the Pacific Ocean D. have wind speeds of at least 120 km/hr
D
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What is the most dangerous part of a thunderstorm?
Lightning
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Weather that can cause property damage and death is called
Severe Weather
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Which type of cloud would most likely produce a thunderstorm? A. stratus cloud B. Cirrus Cloud C. Cumulus Cloud D. Cumulonimbus Cloud

D

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What is a destructive, rotating air column with very high wind speeds that touches the ground? A. thunderstorm B. Tornado C. Severe thunderstorm D. Occluded Front
B
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What is a cyclone? A. a tornado B. a storm in the Pacific Ocean C. a hurricane that forms over the Indian Ocean D. the second most powerful storm on earth
C
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What is a weather alert called that lets people know that a tornado has been spotted?

Warning

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What is the most powerful storm on Earth?

Hurricane

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A usually brief and heavy storm with rain, strong winds, lightning and thunder is called a (an)
Thunderstorm
300

What does a tornado start out as?

Funnel Cloud from a Thunderstorm

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Hurricanes do not form in higher latitudes because A. the water is too warm B. there is not enough wind C. the water is too cold D. they cannot travel that far

C

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What should you cover your windows with to protect them during a hurricane?

Plywood

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What is a hurricane that forms over the Pacific Ocean called?
typhoon
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An electric discharge between two oppositely charged surfaces is
Lightning
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What percent of the world's tornados occur in the United States?
75%
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What is the most dangerous part of a hurricane?

Eyewall

400
What is the best thing to do during a flood?
Find a high place and wait out the flood
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What is a flood that rises and falls very suddenly called?

Flash Flood

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The sound caused by air rapidly expanding along a lightning strike is called
Thunder
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During what season do tornadoes happen most often?

Spring and early summer

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What is most hurricane damage caused by?
Floods
500
Where is the best place to go during a tornado?
basement or cellar
500
What is the center of a hurricane called?
eye