Tornadoes and Hurricanes Quiz

What is a tornado?

• A large storm with strong winds and heavy rain

• A spinning column of air that touches the ground

• A type of cloud

• A gentle breeze

What is a hurricane?

• A small rainstorm

• A type of cloud

• A large storm with strong winds and heavy rain

• A gentle breeze

Where do tornadoes usually form?

• Over the ocean

• In the mountains

• In flat, open areas

• In the desert

Where do hurricanes usually form?

• Over warm ocean waters

• In the mountains

• In flat, open areas

• In the desert

What is the center of a hurricane called?

• The eye

• The nose

• The mouth

• The ear

What scale is used to measure the strength of tornadoes?

• Richter scale

• Fujita scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Beaufort scale

What scale is used to measure the strength of hurricanes?

• Richter scale

• Fujita scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Beaufort scale

What should you do if you see a tornado?

• Run outside to watch it

• Go to a basement or an interior room

• Drive towards it

• Stand near a window

What is one way to stay safe during a hurricane?

• Go swimming in the ocean

• Stay indoors and away from windows

• Stand under a tree

• Go for a walk

What is a common effect of both tornadoes and hurricanes?

• Snowfall

• Strong winds

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions