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What is sunny, cloudy, rainy, windy, and snowy?
What are the 4 types of weather?
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What is first-aid kit, water, and food?
What do you need in a disaster kit?
A. First-Aid Kit B. Water C. Food D. First-Aid Kit, Water, and Food |
What is thermometer?
What device is used to measure how cold or hot the air temperature is?
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What is thunderstorm?
A ____ includes thunder and lightening and can happen anywhere.
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What is a rotating funnel-shaped cloud with strong winds and thunderstorms?
Which of these best describes a tornado?
A. A winter storm that produces frozen precipitation. B. A severe weather condition with low temperatures and blowing snow. C, A rotating funnel-shaped cloud with strong winds and thunderstorms. D. A storm that forms over warm ocean water and has extremely strong winds. |
What is wind?
What is the movement of air called?
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What is false?
A severe weather warning and a severe weather watch are the same things.
True or False |
What is rain gauge?
What instrument is used to measure the amount of rain that has fallen in a given period?
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What is moisture, unstable air, and lift?
What are the basic ingredients of a thunderstorm?
A. Moisture, unstable air, and lift B. Warm, dry air C. Cold air and wind D. Cold, dry air |
What is they can occur anywhere?
Where can a tornado occur?
A. Only in the tropics. B. Only in the Midwest. C. They can occur anywhere. D. None of these answers. |
What is hail?
Balls or irregular lumps of ice that fall from clouds (often during thunderstorms) are known as what?
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What is a warning?
A ______ means that severe weather is going to happen.
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What is ruler?
This device is used to measure the amount of snow fallen in a given period of time.
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What is spring and summer?
When are thunderstorms most likely to occur?
A. Spring and Summer B. Winter and Fall C. Summer and Fall D. Winter and Spring |
What is a disaster kit?
What is something that you need if a tornado hits?
A. Your favorite stuffed animal B. Your make-up C. A disaster kit D. Your ipod |
What is true?
A rainbow is a spectrum of light that appears when the sun shines onto water.
True or False |
What is both of the above?
To stay informed about a severe weather watch or warning you should:
A. Listen to NOAA Weather Radio B. Listen to your local news or official social media account C. Both of the above D. Neither of the above |
What is wind (weather) vane, wind sock, and anemometer?
What device is used to show what direction the wind is blowing?
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What is true?
If you are under a thunderstorm warning, should move from outdoors into a building, home, or car?
True or False |
What is tornado watch?
This tornado warning means to be prepared. Tornados are possible in and near the area.
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What are rives, lakes, and oceans?
What are some of the sources of floods?
A. Rivers B. Lakes C. Oceans D. Rivers, Lakes, and Oceans |
What is true?
The best way to be prepared for any severe weather is to be prepared by making a plan, prepare an emergency kit, and practice emergency drills.
True or False |
What is barometer?
This device measures air pressure.
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What is true?
To protect your property, you should unplug appliances and other electric devices if they are not plugged into a surge protector.
True or False |
What is tornado warning?
Take action! A tornado has been sighted or indicated by weather radar. There is might be immediate danger to life and property.
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