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The most powerful storms on Earth are
a) tornadoes.
b) thunderstorms.
c) hurricanes.
d) hailstorms.
What kind of weather would cumulonimbus clouds likely bring?
a) clear and sunny
b) hurricane
c) light rain
d) thunderstorm
A tornado is dangerous mostly because of its
a) heavy rains
b) lightning
c) strong winds
d) storm surge
Which describes the eye of a hurricane?
a) brings winds of up to 300 km/h
b) has warm, calm air and light winds
c) has strong, spinning winds
d) has spiraling bands of heavy rain
Finding a high place to wait is a safety measure during a
a) thunderstorm.
b) tornado.
c) hurricane.
d) flash flood.
Wind moving in two directions over a prairie makes air in the middle spin. This is the beginning of a
a) hurricane
b) thunderstorm
c) hailstorm
d) tornado
The safest thing to do if you are caught outdoors during a tornado is to
a) stay near buildings and roads.
b) head for an open area.
c) seek shelter near a large tree.
d) None of the above
Lightning is an electric discharge between a positively charged area and
a) a rising air mass
b) a source region
c) another positively charged area
d) a negatively charged area
A storm surge is a dangerous part of
a) a tornado.
b) a thunderstorm.
c) the water cycle.
d) a hurricane.
If there is a tornado warning for your area, you should
a) find a high place to stay.
b) go to a room with no windows.
c) cover your windows with plywood.
d) not listen to the radio.
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