Quiz Bowl Week 7--Severe Weather and Weather Safety

Question 1

The Earth rotates on its _______ and this rotation helps control the seasons.

Accepted Answer

axis

Question 2

I am low in the sky. I appear when rain or snow is on the way.

Accepted Answer

stratus

Question 3

People can stay safe from many storms by staying indoors.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 4

Earth takes 365 days to ______ the sun.

Accepted Answer

orbit

Question 5

Summer is the warmest _____ of all.

Accepted Answer

season

Question 6

Small, white puffy clouds are called ______

Accepted Answer

cumulus

Question 7

What type of storm forms over the ocean?

Accepted Answer

hurricane

Question 8

I'm a tool that can measure the speed of wind.

Accepted Answer

anemometer

Question 9

We can look at clouds to tell us more about the weather.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 10

In the spring _____ days help new plants grow.

Accepted Answer

rainy

Question 11

Some leaves _____ colors and fall off trees in Autumn.

Accepted Answer

change

Question 12

A _____ is a column of spinning air.

Accepted Answer

tornado

Question 13

A ______ is a really bad snowstorm that can be dangerous.

Accepted Answer

blizzard

Question 14

It is safe to ride your bicyle outside during a lightning storm.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 15

During a hail storm what should you do?

Accepted Answer

get under shelter

Question 16

When lightning there is a lightning storm you should.....

Accepted Answer

go indoors

Question 17

Some birds _____ to warmer places during the winter.

Accepted Answer

fly

Question 18

Very strong storms can cause disasters, such as floods.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 19

The air is much colder during which season?

Accepted Answer

winter

Question 20

It is safe to stand near a window during severe weather.

Accepted Answer

false

Questions 20