Severe Weather

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

• Flood

• Drought

• Monsoon

• Hurricane

What is the term for a severe storm with thunder, lightning, and heavy rain?

• Thunderstorm

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Blizzard

What type of flooding is caused by quick bursts of heavy rainfall?

• Flash flood.

• River flood.

• Coastal flood.

• Urban flood.

What is a blizzard?

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

• A blizzard is an extensive amount of snow over a short period of time.

• A blizzard is a weather condition characterized by heavy rain and thunderstorms.

• A blizzard is a warm weather phenomenon that occurs in summer.

What is a drought?

• A drought is a lack of rain over a long period of time.

• A drought is a period of excessive rainfall.

• A drought is a temporary increase in temperature.

• A drought is a type of natural disaster caused by earthquakes.

Where should you stay to protect yourself from a tornado?

• In a room with large windows

• In a basement or hallway

• In an open field

• On the top floor of a building

What weather phenomenon involves rotating columns of air that extend from a thunderstorm to the ground?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Cyclone

• Thunderstorm

What is the main cause of hurricanes?

• Cold ocean waters and high atmospheric pressure.

• Warm ocean waters and atmospheric conditions.

• Low humidity and strong winds.

• High altitude and low temperatures.

What is the impact of severe weather on the environment?

• Severe weather can enhance ecosystem diversity.

• Severe weather can cause damage to ecosystems, infrastructure, and human safety.

• Severe weather has no significant impact on the environment.

• Severe weather only affects human safety, not ecosystems.

What safety measures should be taken during a tornado warning?

• Seek shelter in a sturdy building, preferably in a basement or interior room without windows.

• Stay outside and watch the tornado approach.

• Open all windows to equalize pressure in the house.

• Drive away from the tornado as fast as possible.