Weird Weather

How fast can winds of a tornado blow??

• 150 miles per hour

• 320 miles per hour

• 600 miles per hour

• 25 to 600 miles per hour

What is the primary cause of acid rain, a phenomenon often associated with weird weather patterns?

• Carbon dioxide emissions

• Sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides

• Methane emissions

• Ozone depletion

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-5

Which of the following weather phenomena is characterized by a rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Cyclone

• Monsoon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the term for a weather event where a region experiences a prolonged period of abnormally high temperatures?

• Cold wave

• Heat wave

• Drought

• Flood

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure, a key factor in predicting weird weather?

• Thermometer

• Barometer

• Anemometer

• Hygrometer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the main greenhouse gas responsible for global warming, which can lead to weird weather patterns?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon dioxide

• Helium

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Which layer of the Earth's atmosphere contains the ozone layer, crucial for protecting life from weird weather effects like increased UV radiation?

• Troposphere

• Stratosphere

• Mesosphere

• Thermosphere

What is the phenomenon called when the ocean surface temperature in the central and eastern Pacific Ocean becomes unusually warm, affecting global weather patterns?

• La Niña

• El Niño

• Monsoon

• Cyclone

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which type of cloud is most commonly associated with thunderstorms and severe weather?

• Cirrus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

• Altostratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the term for a sudden, intense, localized storm, often with heavy rain and strong winds, that can cause weird weather conditions?

• Blizzard

• Squall

• Hurricane

• Tornado

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5