Extreme Weather Review

Hurricanes, tornadoes, and blizzards are all examples of

• heat transfer

• climate zones

• tropical storms

• extreme weather

What is the scientific study of climate and weather called?

• geology

• meteorology

• human geography

• physical geography

Which is an example of a tropical cyclone?

• hurricane

• cyclone

• typhoon

• All of the answers are correct.

Which of these is the best definition of an El Nino?

• a natural disaster

• a tropical cyclone

• a warm ocean current

• a strong prevailing wind

Where do Atlantic hurricanes usually begin to form?

• off the coast of Africa, where the water is warm

• off the coast of California, where the water is warm

• off the coast of Canada, where the water is cool

• off the coast of northern Europe, where the water is cool

Which aspect of a hurricane creates the most damage once the storm reaches land?

• high winds

• storm surge

• heavy rainfall

• lightning strikes

What happens when a hurricane moves over a large land mass?

• It stops raining.

• It grows in size.

• It loses strength.

• It picks up speed.

The Saffir-Simpson scale is used

• to rate how many people will be affected by a hurricane.

• to map the path of a hurricane.

• to rate hurricane strength.

• to track a hurricane.