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Hurricanes, Thunderstorms, & Tornadoes
Hurricanes, Thunderstorms, & Tornadoes
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1
What scale is used to measure hurricanes?
Saffir Simpson Scale
Enhanced Fujita
Weight Scale
MPH scale
2
Most of the damage caused by a tornado is the result of what?
falling hail
high winds
lightning
flooding
3
Where is tornado alley located?
Near the equator
South central Los Angeles
Near the North Pole
Middle states of the United States
4
A hurricane becomes more powerful from water that evaporates over...
oceans
rivers
mountains
lakes
5
What is the largest type of storm on Earth?
Blizzards
Tornadoes
Thunderstorms
Hurricanes
6
Which storm can bring hail?
Thunderstorm
Tornado
Tsunami
Hurricane
7
More tornadoes hit the USA per yr than any other country. This is because of the:
dense population of the United States
high air pollution in the United States
weather conditions in the United States
large mountain ranges in the United States
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A severe storm which involves a funnel cloud forming over land is:
hurricane
thunderstorm
blizzard
tornado
9
A __________ is a heavy rainstorm with thunder and lightning.
thunderstorm
hurricane
blizzard
tornado
10
Storm has a powerful spiral wind action carries water a couple feet high and lashes it ashore?
Storm surge
Hurricane
Tropical Storm
Tropical Wave
