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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a hurricane?

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

How wide can hurricanes be?

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

What can floods do?

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

Where are sandstorms common?

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

When did the worst flood in 50 years occur?

<p>2015 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a sandstorm?

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

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