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Section Quiz
Section: Severe Weather
Write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided.
_____ 1. The most powerful storms on Earth are
a. tornadoes.
b. thunderstorms.
c. hurricanes.
d. hailstorms.
_____ 2. What kind of weather would cumulonimbus clouds likely bring?
a. clear and sunny
b. hurricane
c. light rain
d. thunderstorm
_____ 3. A tornado is dangerous mostly because of its
a. heavy rains.
b. lightning.
c. strong winds.
d. storm surge.
_____ 4. 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
_____ 5. Which statement about lightning is true?
a. It is one of the most dangerous parts of a thunderstorm.
b. It is an electric discharge between two similarly charged surfaces.
c. It is caused by the rapid expansion of air along an electrical strike.
d. It always begins in a cloud and strikes the Earth.
_____ 6. Finding a high place to wait is a safety measure during a
a. thunderstorm.
c. hurricane.
b. tornado.
d. flash flood.
_____ 7. 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.
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Understanding Weather