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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.
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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.
3

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
4

A storm surge is a dangerous part of

A
a tornado.
B
a thunderstorm.
C
the water cycle.
D
a hurricane.
5

Which statement about tornadoes is correct?

A
They are a very common part of thunderstorms.
B
Seventy-five percent of the world’s tornadoes occur in the United States.
C
Their danger is mainly from the heavy rains they bring.
D
They are the strongest storms on Earth.
7

What kind of weather would cumulonimbus clouds likely bring?

A
clear and sunny
B
hurricane
C
light rain
D
thunderstorm
8

Finding a high place to wait is a safety measure during a

A
thunderstorm.
B
tornado.
C
hurricane.
D
flash flood.
9

Powerful tropical storms that are characterized by wind speeds greater than 120 km/h and storm surges are called __________.

A
tornadoes.
B
thunderstorms.
C
hurricanes.
D
hailstorms.
10

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.

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