Cyclone Quiz

What is a cyclone?

• A snowstorm

• A spinning ocean wave

• A big storm with strong, spinning winds

• A windy day at the beach

Where do cyclones form?

• Over mountains

• Over deserts

• Over warm ocean water

• Over forests

What is another name for a cyclone in the USA?

• Blizzard

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Monsoon

What is a cyclone called in Vietnam and Asia?

• Earthquake

• Typhoon

• Thunderstorm

• Snowstorm

In which direction do cyclones spin in the Southern Hemisphere?

• Left (counterclockwise)

• Right (clockwise)

• Up

• They don’t spin

Which part of a cyclone is the calmest?

• Eye

• Eye wall

• Rainbands

• Clouds

Which part of the cyclone is the most dangerous?

• The eye

• The spiral bands

• The eye wall

• The clouds

What do rainbands bring?

• Sunshine

• Strong winds and rain

• Snow

• Calm weather

What causes a cyclone to form?

• Cold desert air

• Warm air meeting cool air over the ocean

• Ice forming in clouds

• Volcanoes erupting

What happens when a cyclone reaches land?

• It gets stronger

• It freezes

• It loses power

• It changes direction