WG3C DOL

Where are hurricanes most common?

• Northern Europe

• Eastern Asia

• East coast of the United States, eastern Central America, eastern Mexico, and Caribbean

• Southern Africa

How do meteorologists forecast hurricanes?

• By observing cloud shapes

• By using radar technology

• By measuring temperature changes

• By tracking animal behavior

Where are tornadoes most common in the United States?

• The Southwestern United States

• The Midwestern United States

• The Northeastern United States

• The Southeastern United States

What should you do if you see dark clouds and large hail during a thunderstorm?

• Go outside to watch

• Stay near windows

• Go to the basement or interior room

• Drive to a nearby park

How does melting snow contribute to flooding?

• It evaporates quickly

• It reduces water levels in rivers

• It adds to the water levels in rivers and streams

• It prevents rain from falling

What is a blizzard?

• A type of rainstorm

• A dangerous winter storm with blowing snow and wind

• A summer heatwave

• A mild winter breeze

What conditions must be met for a storm to be classified as a blizzard?

• Winds greater than 35 miles per hour and visibility less than 1/4 of a mile for at least three hours

• Winds less than 10 miles per hour and visibility more than 1 mile

• Winds greater than 50 miles per hour and visibility less than 1 mile

• Winds less than 20 miles per hour and visibility more than 2 miles

How often do El Niño and La Niña events typically occur?

• Every year

• Every two to seven years

• Every ten years

• Every twenty years

During which months does a wet monsoon typically occur?

• October to April

• April to September

• January to March

• June to December

Which regions experience the strongest monsoons?

• North America and Europe

• India and South Asia

• South America and Africa

• Australia and Antarctica