Storms

Question 1

Which is one characteristic of hurricanes?

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create widespread damage

Question 2

Which condition causes changes in air pressure in the atmosphere?

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uneven heating of Earth’s surface

Question 3

A front refers to

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the location where two air masses meet.

Question 4

Which scenario describes the damage caused by a tornado?

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a path of destruction up to 50 miles long with destroyed trees and homes

Question 5

Which weather event is capable of destroying homes and uprooting trees due to a low-pressure area at its center generating winds of up to 300 mph?

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tornado

Question 6

Which condition causes a hurricane to rotate?

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the Coriolis effect

Question 7

What is the center of a hurricane called?

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eye

Question 8

A storm surge is characterized by

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coastal flooding.

Question 9

Where is the safest place to take shelter in a tornado?

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a basement

Question 10

A person trapped outside during a thunderstorm should

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stay away from trees, water, and tall objects.

Storms Answers