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Severe Weather Phenomena

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about severe weather phenomena, including their causes, effects, and safety precautions.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the most common type of severe weather in the United States?

  1. Tornadoes

  2. Hurricanes

  3. Floods

  4. Blizzards


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tornadoes are the most common type of severe weather in the United States, with an average of 1,200 tornadoes reported each year.

What is the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale used to measure?

  1. Hurricane intensity

  2. Tornado intensity

  3. Flood severity

  4. Blizzard severity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is used to measure the intensity of hurricanes, with categories ranging from 1 to 5.

What is the term used to describe a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm cloud to the ground?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Flood

  4. Blizzard


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A tornado is a rapidly rotating column of air that extends from the base of a thunderstorm cloud to the ground.

What is the term used to describe a large and powerful tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Flood

  4. Blizzard


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A hurricane is a large and powerful tropical storm with sustained winds of at least 74 miles per hour.

What is the term used to describe a sudden and rapid rise in water level, usually caused by heavy rainfall or a dam break?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Flood

  4. Blizzard


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A flood is a sudden and rapid rise in water level, usually caused by heavy rainfall or a dam break.

What is the term used to describe a severe winter storm characterized by heavy snow, strong winds, and low visibility?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Flood

  4. Blizzard


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A blizzard is a severe winter storm characterized by heavy snow, strong winds, and low visibility.

What is the term used to describe a large and destructive wave caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Flood

  4. Tsunami


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A tsunami is a large and destructive wave caused by an underwater earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption.

What is the term used to describe a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of large hail, strong winds, and frequent lightning?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Supercell

  4. Blizzard


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A supercell is a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of large hail, strong winds, and frequent lightning.

What is the term used to describe a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a rotating updraft, which can lead to the formation of tornadoes?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Supercell

  4. Mesocyclone


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A mesocyclone is a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a rotating updraft, which can lead to the formation of tornadoes.

What is the term used to describe a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a long-lived, rotating updraft, which can produce multiple tornadoes?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Supercell

  4. Derecho


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A derecho is a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a long-lived, rotating updraft, which can produce multiple tornadoes.

What is the term used to describe a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a squall line, which can produce strong winds, hail, and heavy rain?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Supercell

  4. Squall line


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A squall line is a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a squall line, which can produce strong winds, hail, and heavy rain.

What is the term used to describe a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a bow echo, which can produce strong winds, hail, and heavy rain?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Supercell

  4. Bow echo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A bow echo is a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a bow echo, which can produce strong winds, hail, and heavy rain.

What is the term used to describe a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a hook echo, which can indicate the presence of a tornado?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Supercell

  4. Hook echo


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A hook echo is a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a hook echo, which can indicate the presence of a tornado.

What is the term used to describe a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a wall cloud, which can indicate the presence of a tornado?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Supercell

  4. Wall cloud


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A wall cloud is a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a wall cloud, which can indicate the presence of a tornado.

What is the term used to describe a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a funnel cloud, which can indicate the presence of a tornado?

  1. Tornado

  2. Hurricane

  3. Supercell

  4. Funnel cloud


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A funnel cloud is a severe thunderstorm characterized by the presence of a funnel cloud, which can indicate the presence of a tornado.

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