Extreme Weather and Hurricanes Quiz
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What is a heat wave?

  • A phenomenon where the weather is very different from normal
  • A type of storm with strong winds and heavy rain
  • A period of very high temperatures much hotter than normal (correct)
  • A natural disaster causing droughts and lack of water
  • What are hurricanes also known as in the North Pacific?

  • Tornadoes
  • Monsoons
  • Typhoons (correct)
  • Cyclones
  • What is a drought?

  • An event causing excessive rain and flooding
  • A period of very high temperatures much hotter than normal
  • A type of storm with strong winds and heavy rain
  • A situation where there is not enough water for farming and drinking (correct)
  • Where do hurricanes start?

    <p>Over the ocean and move towards land</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a hurricane?

    <p>A type of storm with strong winds and heavy rain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How wide can hurricanes be?

    <p>Up to 1000 kilometers wide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can floods do?

    <p>Destroy buildings and kill people</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are sandstorms common?

    <p>Middle East and China</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When did the worst flood in 50 years occur?

    <p>2015</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a sandstorm?

    <p>Large storm of dust and sand with strong winds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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