Severe Weather Z

Certain places in the United States occasionally experience weather events caused by violently rotating columns of air stretching from a cloud to the ground.  What are such weather events called?

• Thunderstorms
• Hurricanes
• Storm Surges
• Tornados

Certain places in the United States occasionally experience weather events caused by violently rotating columns of air stretching from a cloud to the ground.  What are such weather events called?

• Thunderstorms
• Hurricanes
• Storm Surges
• Tornados

As many as 15 tropical storms and hurricanes have happened in Florida each season, during recent years.  Why are hurricanes so common in Florida?

• Limestone exists at or near the ground surface in most areas of the United States.
• Much of Florida is located at or near sea level and can be easily covered by rising water.
• In much of Florida, the ground, beneath the top layers of soil, is made of organic material that can easily catch fire.
• Florida is located near warm oceans and has a flat topography that is vulnerable to the full force of winds and storm surges.

The television weather forecaster said that warm, humid air near the ground was moving vertically into the cooler air above.  What is likely to happen as a result.

• Tornados
• Thunderstorms
• Storm Surges
• Hurricanes

Which of the following is caused by the formation of a sinkhole?

• Storm Surge
• Flooding
• Structural Damage
• Tornados

Different types of storms have different wind strengths.  which type of weather event has the strongest winds?

• Hurricanes
• Tornados
• Blizzard
• Storm Surge

Thunder often accompanies lightning.  Which of the following is true about thunder?

• It is a discharge of static electricity.
• It is the cause of lightning
• It results from the explosive expansion of air.
• It moves at the speed of light.

Most of Florida is no more that 50 m above sea level.  Jayla hears on a news report that there is a chance of severe flooding in her area.  Jayla lives in a low-lying area.  What may be her best course of action?

• Jayla should stay out of her home and go outside.
• Jayla should go and sit in her car.
• Jayla should evacuate
• Jayla should stay home and wait out the flood.

Florida experiences a major hurricane approximately once every 4 years.  Why is Florida so susceptible to hurricanes?

• Florida is located near warm oceans and has flat topography that is vulnerable to the full force of wind and storm surges.
• Limestone exista at or near the ground surface in most areas of the state of Florida.
• In much of Florida, the ground, beneath the top layers of soil, is made of organic material that can easily catch fire.
• Much of Florida is located at or near sea level and can be easily covered by rising water.

Alessandra approaches a flooded road in her car.  She knows that even though flood waters may appear shallow, they may still be dangerous.  Why is this so?

• After a flood, a hurricane typically develops.
• Flood waters often move rapidly.
• Flood waters may contain acids and chemicals.
• Flood waters often move slowly