Severe Weather Quiz

1) When a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, that means:

a) conditions are right for tornados to develop
b) gusty winds and heavy rain are approaching
c) a tornado has been spotted or indicated by radar
d) you should remain alert, but no immediate action is required

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2) Of the following, which kills the most people each year?

a) floods
b) hurricanes
c) tornados
d) lightning

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3) In order for a thunderstorm to be severe, which would be true:

a) lightning strikes of 10 per minute or higher
b) any sized hail
c) rain rates high enough to cause flooding
d) winds of 58 miles per hour or higher

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4) Of the following, which would be the best protection from lightning:

a) under any medium sized tree
b) a small wooden structure
c) a hard topped automobile
d) crouching in a open field

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5) In an average year, the United States experiences:

a) 1000 tornados
b) 500 tornados
c) 5000 tornados
d) 250 tornados

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6) A severe thunderstorm watch means:

a) a severe thunderstorm is happening now, take shelter
b) conditions are right for severe thunderstorms to develop
c) rain and thunder are possible, strong storms unlikely
d) a storm with hail is located nearby

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7) When driving in a flooded area, the best course of action is to:

a) proceed slowly through the flooded area
b) leave vehicle, check depth of water, proceed with caution
c) drive through the water only after you see another vehicle cross
d) turn around and find an alternate route

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8) To make a baseball sized hailstone, the updraft of the thunderstorm would be approximately:

a) 30 miles per hour
b) 50 miles per hour
c) 90 miles per hour
d) 150 miles per hour

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9) The safest place to be in a home during a tornado is:

a) any interior room on the first floor
b) on the first floor near windows for easy escape
c) centrally located within the basement
d) in the southwest corner of the basement

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10) Most fatal tornados occur in which month of the year:

a) July
b) May
c) August
d) April

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