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It snows a lot at the South Pole.
All clouds produce rain.
Weather Warning HQ Review
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1
All clouds produce rain.
False
True
2
It snows a lot at the South Pole.
True
False
3
What does it measure?
Cloud cover
Rainfall
Wind speed
Amount of sunshine
4
The North Pole has high temperatures all year round.
True
False
5
Lightning only happens when it is raining.
False
True
6
The Earth is divided into three areas, each having a distinct climate. Select the 3 zones.
Land
Party
Polar
Ocean
Tropical
Temperate
7
Lightning can cause fires when it hits the ground. Which of these actions will help to reduce such fires?
Fit lightning conductor rods to buildings
Build firebreaks in forest areas
Allow litter to build up in parks and the countryside
Clear away dead plants or brush from nearby buildings
Keep large stores of dried logs unprotected
8
In the North Pole, it is very cold throughout the year, and ice and snow are always present.
True
False
9
What is the temperature shown on the thermometer?
108°F or 43°C
100°F or 38°C
106°F or 41°C
103°F or 45°C
10
What is a weather forecast?
A report of weather facts
A prediction of what the weather will be using lots of data
A wish about what the weather will be like
A guess about what the weather will be like
11
Clouds are made of tiny droplets of water.
False
True
12
The graph shows the average wind speed in the USA.Which season has the lowest average wind speed?
Fall
Summer
Spring
Winter
13
Gravity pulls down on air.
False
True
14
Weather hazards pose a risk to people and property. Select the 3 possible weather hazards of living near the equator.
Lightning
Heavy snowfall
Hurricane or tropical storm
Blizzards
Mud slides and floods
Severe cold
15
Cold temperatures produce fast winds.
False
True
16
Air can have a temperature.
False
True
17
Warm air rises and cool air falls.
True
False
18
The North Pole has heavy tropical thunderstorms most days.
True
False
19
In the North Pole there are only two distinct seasons–summer and winter.
False
True
20
Your family are planning to go for a picnic. Which of the days listed below would be the best to go?
Sunday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
21
What is the weather forecast for Los Angeles on Tuesday?
Cloudy all day—temperature 84°F
Cloudy with sunny intervals—temperature 84°F
Cloudy with sunny intervals—temperature 82°F
Mainly sunny with some cloud—temperature 82°F
22
In a lightning storm, you should seek shelter under a tall tree.
True
False
23
Think about the temperatures and water plants need to grow, what do you think the area around Yuma will look like?
Many forests surrounding the city
Lush green parks and gardens
Many fields with crops surrounding the city
Dry and sparse vegetation
24
In the North Pole, all seasons have the same amount of daylight.
True
False
25
It is always sunny at the equator.
True
False
26
What pattern can you see for rainfall in San Francisco?
Highest in the spring and fall
Highest in the winter and none in the summer
Almost the same throughout the year
Highest in the summer and none in the winter
27
Which of the following should you do if you are outside when a thunderstorm starts?
Gather in groups in the school yard
Avoid open fields
Avoid standing near tall poles or under trees
Climb onto the roof of your house
Seek shelter inside a building or closed vehicle
