Severe Weather Quiz for Students

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of a tornado?

• A large, calm eye

• A funnel-shaped cloud

• Heavy snowfall

• High ocean waves

What scale is commonly used to measure the intensity of hurricanes?

• Richter scale

• Fujita scale

• Saffir-Simpson scale

• Beaufort scale

Which of the following weather phenomena is characterized by strong winds and heavy snow?

• Thunderstorm

• Tornado

• Blizzard

• Hurricane

What is the main difference between a hurricane and a tornado?

• Hurricanes form over land, while tornadoes form over water

• Tornadoes are larger than hurricanes

• Hurricanes are larger and last longer than tornadoes

• Tornadoes have a calm center, while hurricanes do not

What is the primary energy source for a hurricane?

• Solar radiation

• Warm ocean water

• Cold air masses

• Earth's magnetic field

Which of the following best describes the path of a nor'easter?

• It moves from west to east across the United States

• It moves northward along the East Coast of the United States

• It moves southward from Canada

• It moves eastward from the Pacific Ocean