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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?

A
cyclone
B
hurricane
C
thunderstorm
D
tornado
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A person trapped outside during a thunderstorm should

A
lie in a ditch or other low-lying area.
B
get out of a car and take shelter under a tree.
C
stay away from trees, water, and tall objects.
D
run away from the thunderstorm as quickly as possible.
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Which is one characteristic of hurricanes?

A
occur mostly inland
B
create widespread damage
C
last for a short amount of time
D
gain strength after passing over land
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Before a hurricane strikes, it is safest to

A
go outside to watch for the hurricane.
B
go to a ditch or other low-lying area for shelter.
C
know the evacuation route in case of an evacuation.
D
seek shelter in a basement or the lowest floor of the building.
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Where is the safest place to take shelter in a tornado?

A
a basement
B
a bedroom
C
a car
D
a yard
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Which condition causes storms to occur?

A
freezing of water droplets
B
sudden change in air pressure
C
condensation of water vapor
D
rapid heating of upper atmosphere
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Which scenario describes the damage caused by a tornado?

A
a flooded city on the coast with trees damaged by high winds
B
a section of forest with trees that are burned or split in half
C
a beach that has been severely damaged because of storm surge
D
a path of destruction up to 50 miles long with destroyed trees and homes
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What is the center of a hurricane called?

A
cloud
B
cyclone
C
eye
D
typhoon
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Which scenario describes an effect of tornadoes on the environment?

A
a section of forest that has been burned
B
a path through a town with uprooted trees
C
a town near the coast with heavy flooding
D
a sandy beach that shows signs of erosion
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Which storm is most likely to trigger forest fires due to lightning?

A
a cyclone
B
a hurricane
C
a thunderstorm
D
a tornado

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Storms Answers — DRHS GA-GSE Earth Systems