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Tornadoes
Hurricanes
Earthquakes
Thunderstorms
Fires
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Where do most tornadoes happen?
In the Tornado Alley.
100
What is the center of a hurricane called?
A eye.
100
Where do most earthquakes happen?
Along the edges of tectonic plates or faults (EX: California, Haiti, Japan, Iceland).
100
What season do we get the most thunderstorms?
Spring.
100
Which is the worst kind of degree burn? First, second, or third?
Third degree burns.
200
What is another nickname for a tornado?
A twister.
200
What are the parts of a hurricane?
The eye, the eye wall, and the rain bands.
200
What type of preparedness kit should you have?
The "Survival Kit", which includes food, water, survival materials such as flashlights and other items.
200
True or False?: Do you go out and play if there is a thunderstorm going on?
False, its always NEVER.
200
What is more common, a house fire or a wild fire?
A house fire.
300
True or False?: One way to stay safe is go to the basement.
True!
300
True or False?: A hurricane forms over the ocean.
True.
300
What U.S state has the most earthquakes?
California.
300
What is one thing that lightning can strike?
Metal, flagpoles, fences, bikes, trees, playgrounds, and power lines
300
If fire gets on your clothes, what do you do?
Stop, drop, and roll.
400
True or False?: Is a Richter Scale is used to measure a tornados' damage?
False, it is used to measure the intensity of earthquakes.
400
Give one hurricane name.
Katrina, Sandy, Juan, Mitch
400
True or False: If an earthquake starts do you stand next to a window to watch it?
False: Windows tend to shatter and can seriously injure you.
400
What do you do if you hear thunder and you are outside?
Go indoors!
400
What is one cause of a wildfire?
Heat waves, a lighting strike, a campfire spark, and much more
500
Who or what warns you if a tornado is coming?
The NWS (National Weather Service), or the alert system
500
How long does the national Atlantic hurricane season run?
From June 1st to November 30th.
500
True or False: Can the ocean have an earthquake?
Yes, the ocean's floor also has earthquakes and can cause tsunamis (high waves) to neighboring countries.
500
True or False?: Did we have more thunderstorms this year than any other year?
Yes, this year has had the most thunderstorms in years.
500
What is one cause of a house fire?
Kitchen mess, a broken wire, too much electricity, a gas leak, a burning cigarette, playing with flammable material, and a lot more.