Blizzards

True or False: Blizzards only happen in winter.

• True

• False

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True or False: Snow always falls during a blizzard.

• True

• False

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During a blizzard, winds blow at how many miles per hour (or more)?

• 15 mph

• 25 mph

• 35 mph

• 50 mph

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What type of injury can affect a person who has been exposed to the cold for too long?

• bursitis

• arthritis

• frostbite

• asthma

True or False: High winds can make the air feel colder than it really is.

• True

• False

In order to be classified as a blizzard, what must occur?

• Extreme amounts of snowfall

• Dangerous driving conditions

• The presence of ice

• Very high winds

Blowing snow during a blizzard creates visibility problems. This if referred to as--

• a whiteout

• a cold wave

• a downburst

• permafrost

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CCSS.RI.2.5

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What type of scientist tries to predict a blizzard?

• Meteorologist

• Cytologist

• Seismologist

• Geologist

In America, what organization is in charge of sending out warnings when storms are near?

• American Meteorological Organization (AMO)

• Storm Prediction Center (SPC)

• National Climate Data Center (NCDC)

• National Weather Service (NWS)

True or False: In order to be classified as a blizzard, a certain amount of damage to people's property must occur.

• True

• False

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