QUIZ # 1

What is severe weather?

• Normal seasonal changes in temperature and humidity.

• Weather patterns that include only rain and snow.

• Severe weather includes extreme conditions like hurricanes, tornadoes, and heavy storms.

• Mild weather like sunny days and light breezes.

Name one type of severe weather.

• hurricane

• tornado

• blizzard

• earthquake

What can cause a tornado?

• Severe thunderstorms and atmospheric instability.

• Heavy rain and flooding

• Strong winds from hurricanes

• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

How do hurricanes form?

• Hurricanes develop from high-pressure systems in the atmosphere.

• Hurricanes form over cold ocean waters when dry air sinks.

• Hurricanes are caused by volcanic eruptions on land.

• Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters when warm, moist air rises, creating a low-pressure area that leads to a rotating storm system.

What is the difference between a watch and a warning?

• A watch suggests potential severe weather; a warning indicates severe weather is happening.

• A watch indicates severe weather is happening; a warning suggests potential severe weather.

• A watch is issued for minor weather events; a warning is for severe weather only.

• A watch is a general forecast; a warning is a specific alert for the public.

What should you do during a thunderstorm?

• Stay indoors and avoid electrical appliances.

• Ignore the storm and continue outdoor activities.

• Go outside to enjoy the rain.

• Use electrical appliances to stay entertained.

What is hail and how does it form?

• Hail is a type of rain that falls during summer.

• Hail is a form of precipitation consisting of balls or irregular lumps of ice that forms in thunderstorms.

• Hail is made of water droplets that freeze on contact with the ground.

• Hail forms from snowflakes melting in warm air.

Why is it important to have a weather emergency kit?

• It is important to have a weather emergency kit to ensure preparedness for unexpected weather events and to provide essential supplies for safety and health.

• They are only useful for camping trips.

• Weather kits are too expensive to maintain.

• It is only necessary for severe storms.

What is a blizzard?

• A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with strong winds and low visibility.

• A blizzard is a light snowfall with no wind.

• A blizzard is a type of tropical storm.

• A blizzard is a weather condition with only rain.

How can severe weather affect our daily lives?

• Severe weather has no impact on health.

• Severe weather improves transportation efficiency.

• Severe weather increases economic growth.

• Severe weather affects daily lives by disrupting transportation, causing power outages, impacting health and safety, and leading to economic losses.