List the two different natural disasters we have discussed so far in class.
Tornadoes and Earthquakes
100
It is safe to stay in a room with only one window during a tornado.
False.
100
Where does a water spout occur?
on water.
200
Is a seismograph used with tornadoes or earthquakes?
Earthquakes
200
What weather patterns produce a tornado?
When warm fronts conflict with cold fronts and produce heavy thunderstorms.
200
What is an earthquake?
Movement of the ground caused by the release of energy from a sudden shift of rocks in Earth's crust.
200
Can Scientists predict earthquakes?
No
200
Is a cyclone a forecast issued by the National Weather Services to highlight conditions that require caution?
no
300
A water spout is a giant fast moving wave caused by an undersea earthquake.
False.
300
What causes the most damage during a tornado?
Violent winds and debris slamming into houses and buildings.
300
What is a front?
A boundary between two different air masses, resulting in stormy weather.
300
If you are indoors during an earthquake, should you stay there?
yes
300
Can scientists predict earthquakes or tornadoes better?
Tornadoes; earthquakes cannot be predicted
400
List the four major layers of the earth.
inner core, outer core, mantle, and crust.
400
What is the difference between a tornado warning and a tornado watch?
A tornado warning means that a tornado has been spotted and is moving in a certain direction. A tornado watch is issued when conditions are favorable for the development of a tornado.
400
A funnel cloud is a tornado that doesn't reach the ground.
True
400
List 2 ways to stay safe during a tornado.
1. Stay away from windows.
2. Get out of automobiles.
400
What is the most "earthquake-prone" state?
Alaska
500
List the four states that did not have any earthquakes from 1975-1995.
Florida, Iowa, North Dakota and Wisconsin.
500
Tornado alley is (specific)
the portion of the U.S where tornadoes occur most frequently. Between the Plains area from the Rocky Mountains on the west to the Appalachian Mountains on the east.
500
Magnitude is
the measurement of the total strength or amount of energy released by an earthquake.
500
List the 3 steps for safety if you are in an automobile during an earthquake.
1. Slow down and stop.
2. Avoid stopping under bridges,overpasses, power lines.
3. Stay in your car.
500
Explain the difference of safety tips between tornadoes and earthquakes.
Tornadoes require a closed area with no windows and can be prepared for in advance. Earthquakes focus more on being in the open and staying away from objects that could fall and be harmful.