Severe Weather Review

Which of the following IS associated with a high pressure system and an extended period without precipitation?

• drought

• cloudy skies

• tornado

• thunderstorm

In order to officially be considered a blizzard, a storm must...

• last for at least 3 hours

• have winds of at least 35 mph

• have a visibility of 1/4 mile of less

• all of these

Reduced visibility, such as from blizzards, refers to ...

• a higher chance of slipping

• increased chance of power outages

• limited sight range

• greater risk of hypothermia

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Blizzards can form when moist, warm air rises over cool, dense air, producing snow and high winds.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A severe thunderstorm can be characterized by...

• very strong winds (57+ mph)

• hail an inch or more wide

• formation of a tornado

• all of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Radar and satellite imaging can be used to help predict severe thunderstorms, where scientists will look for...

• high-pressure systems

• formation of tall clouds

• areas with no precipitation

• all of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

If an area has a high risk of tornadoes, then it will likely not have many severe thunderstorms.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A(n) ________ often appears on the inside of a tornado that is forming, which can be shown on radar.

• air mass

• front

• hook echo

• eye

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The eyewall of a hurricane is the area where...

• the winds and rain are strongest

• the winds do not blow in a circular motion

• the air is very calm

• blizzards are likely to form

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Hurricanes often weaken quickly when they reach land because they need _________ to remain active.

• warm, dry air

• cool, dry air

• warm, moist air

• cool, moist air

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5