Blizzard Quiz

What is a blizzard?

• A light snowfall

• A strong storm with heavy snow and wind

• A type of rainstorm

• A sunny day

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What are the three main ingredients of a blizzard?

• Wind, snow, and low temperatures

• Rain, hail, and ice

• Heat, sunlight, and sand

• Wind, thunder, and lightning

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What makes a storm officially a blizzard?

• Snow falling for more than one hour

• Winds over 35 mph and visibility less than a quarter mile for three hours

• Ice forming on roads

• Cold weather lasting all day

Why can blizzards be dangerous?

• They are noisy.

• They can cause frostbite and block roads with snow.

• They only happen in warm places.

• They make it hot and humid.

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What should you do if you're caught in a blizzard outside?

• Keep walking.

• Find shelter and stay warm.

• Go swimming.

• Climb a tree.

Where do blizzards happen most often?

• Tropical rainforests

• Deserts

• Places with cold winters, like North America and Europe

• Beaches

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What is one tool meteorologists use to predict blizzards?

• Thermometers

• Satellites

• Maps of rivers

• Microscopes

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What is whiteout during a blizzard?

• A bright light in the sky

• When snow and wind make it hard to see

• A heatwave during winter

• Snow that melts right away

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How can you prepare for a blizzard?

• Wear shorts and sandals.

• Have warm clothes, food, and a flashlight ready.

• Open all your windows.

• Go on a long road trip.

What do animals do during a blizzard?

• Stay outside and play.

• Hibernate or find shelter.

• Go to warmer places.

• Grow bigger fur coats instantly.