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What kind of storm is associated with heavy rain, winds above 75 mph, high tides, and huge waves?
a) thunderstorm
b) hurricane
c) tornado
d) flood

Which of the following statements about storms is NOT true?
a) Thunderstorms occur most often in the warmer months
b) Tornadoes are violent twisting storms
c) A lot of damage from hurricanes is due to flooding
d) Hurricanes form over flat land

Which instrument does a meteorologist use to measure temperature?
a) thermometer
b) barometer
c) rain gauge
d) anemometer

Which weather term best describes the following words: rain, snow, sleet, hair
a) atmosphere
b) humidity
c) precipitation
d) barometric pressure

Which type of front forms when warm air gradually slides over cold air?
a) cold front
b) warm front
c) stationary front
d) occluded front

Which of these best describes a tornado?
a) A winter storm that produces frozen precipitation
b) A rotating funnel-shaped cloud with strong winds and thunderstorms
c) A storm that forms over warm ocean water and has extremely strong winds
d) A severe weather condition with low temperatures and blowing snow

Which high level, white, wispy clouds indicate clear, calm weather?
a) stratus
b) cumulus
c) cirrus
d) cumulonimbus

Which type of front occurs when cold air pushes under warm air, forcing the warm air to rise quickly and results in large storms?
a) cold front
b) warm front
c) stationary front
d) occluded front

Which type of cloud is associated with thunderstorms, lightning, heavy rain, hail, and tornadoes?
a) stratus
b) cumulus
c) cirrus
d) cumulonimbus

This storm forms over water, but it weakens when it moves across land. What storm is described?
a) blizzard
b) thunderstorm
c) hurricane
d) tornado

A person can't see any blue sky because of a low, flat, layered cloud, What type of cloud is it?
a) stratus
b) cirrus
c) cumulonimbus
d) cumulus

What tool is used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air?
a) thermometer
b) barometer
c) anemometer
d) hygrometer

Which characteristics do thunderstorms, tornadoes, and hurricanes all have in common?
a) heavy precipitation
b) stormy seas
c) strong winds
d) large hail

What is water vapor in the air called?
a) humidity
b) rain
c) clouds
d) hail

What type of front forms when warm air and cold air meet, but do not push against each other?
a) cold front
b) warm front
c) stationary front
d) occluded front

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