Severe Weather

Hurricanes form over:

• warm water.

• cool water.

• land.

• coastal areas.

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Tornadoes form over:

• warm water.

• cool water.

• land or water.

• the central United States.

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Both hurricanes and tornadoes are rated based on their wind speeds.

• True

• False

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Which type of cloud is associated with both hurricanes and tornadoes?

• cumulus

• stratus

• cirrus

• cumulonimbus

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Which type of weather is normally caused by hurricanes and not tornadoes?

• high winds

• flooding

• lightning

• thunder

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Which of the following is a characteristic of hurricanes and not tornadoes?

• There are about 1,200 hurricanes per year.

• Hurricanes last for a short time.

• Hurricanes are named.

• Hurricanes need warm air.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of tornadoes and not hurricanes?

• Tornadoes happen mostly in the Gulf coast and southeast United States.

• Tornadoes are able to be predicted early.

• Tornadoes are classified by the amount of damage they cause.

• Tornadoes can cause damage to homes, buildings, and trees.

Which statement correctly tells a difference between hurricanes and tornadoes?

• Hurricanes can last for a week, while tornadoes happen very quickly.

• Hurricanes bring a lot of rain, while tornadoes have very high winds.

• Hurricanes can cause major damage to homes, while tornadoes can injure people.

• Hurricanes are rated by the amount of damage they cause, while tornadoes are rated based on their wind speeds.

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Planes are able to fly into hurricanes to measure wind speeds, temperature, air pressure, and moisture.

• True

• False

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Hurricanes need warm air and water to get stronger.

• True

• False

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