Weather Review

A severe storm that involves high winds and forms over warm water (oceans) is:

• tornado

• thunderstorm

• hurricane

• blizzard

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A severe storm which involves a funnel cloud forming over land is:

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm
• blizzard

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What do hurricanes feed on?

• warm tropical water
• hot water
• cold artic water
• rain

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Do the center of hurricanes have high or low pressure?

• high

• low

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Which direction do hurricanes turn in the Northern Hemisphere?

• clockwise

• counterclockwise

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What are usually the most dangerous part of a hurricane?

• storm surge

• floods

• landslides

• wind

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What atmospheric conditions are necessary to form hurricanes?

• warm water, high humidity, and low pressure

• cool water, high humidity, and low pressure

• cool water, low humidity, and high pressure

• warm water, low humidity, and low pressure

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What happens if a hurricane moves over land or cold ocean water?

• it will get stronger
• it will get weaker
• it will upgrade its category
• it will morph into a typhoon

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How long does a tornado usually last?

• 75 minutes

• 2 hours

• 15 years

• 10 minutes

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What is a storm surge?

• When sea levels rise and cause flooding

• When sea levels fall and cause draining

• When sea levels stay the same

• There is no such thing as storm surge

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