Australian storms

What is the most common type of storm in Australia?

• Tornado

• Cyclone

• Thunderstorm

• Snowstorm

What is the term used for a powerful storm that forms over the ocean and affects Australia's coastal regions?

• Hurricane

• Cyclone

• Monsoon

• Whirly Whirly

In which season are thunderstorms most common in Australia?

• Winter

• Spring

• Autumn

• Summer

What scale is used to measure the intensity of tropical cyclones in Australia?

• Fujita Scale

• Saffir-Simpson Scale

• Beaufort Scale

• Australian Tropical Cyclone Intensity Scale

Which State or Territory is least likely to experience severe storms in Australia?

• Western Australia

• Northern Territory

• Tasmania

• Queensland

What is a "supercell" storm?

• A weak thunderstorm with little rain

• A powerful storm with a rotating updraft

• A storm that only occurs over the ocean

• A storm associated with cold weather

What phenomenon is often associated with thunderstorms in Australia?

• Screaming

• Drought

• Hail

• Snowfall

Which of the following is a major risk during a severe storm in Australia?

• Frostbite

• Landslides

• Bushfires

• Volcanic eruptions

Which Australian city is known for experiencing the most frequent lightning strikes?

• Sydney

• Darwin

• Melbourne

• Brisbane

Which State or Territory is most prone to hailstorms?

• Northern Territory

• Western Australia

• New South Wales

• South Australia