Understanding Weather and Disasters

What are the main types of weather?

• sunny, rainy, cloudy, snowy, windy, stormy

• tornado

• hazy

• foggy

Which type of weather is characterized by heavy rain and strong winds?

• Storms (e.g., hurricanes, tropical storms)

• Sunny weather

• Mild breezes

• Light showers

What is the term for a prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall?

• rainstorm

• drought

• flood

• monsoon

What type of weather phenomenon involves rotating columns of air?

• Earthquakes

• Floods

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

What is a blizzard?

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

• A blizzard is a type of tropical storm.

• A blizzard is a rainstorm with high temperatures.

• A blizzard is a light snowfall with no wind.

What natural disaster is caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

• Flood

• Volcano

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

What is the primary cause of hurricanes?

• Warm ocean waters

• Tropical storms

• High atmospheric pressure

• Cold air masses

What type of natural disaster can result from heavy rainfall?

• Drought

• Flooding

• Earthquake

• Tornado

What is an earthquake?

• A natural disaster caused by volcanic eruptions.

• A type of weather event like a tornado.

• An earthquake is a sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

• A phenomenon that only occurs underwater.

What is a flood?

• A flood is an overflow of water onto normally dry land.

• A flood is a type of drought.

• A flood is a strong wind event.

• A flood is a sudden drop in temperature.