Dangerous Weather Quiz Questions

1. What are hurricanes that form in the Indian Ocean sometimes called?

A Typhoons B Tornadoes C Twisters D Cyclones

2. What time of day do thunderstorms most often form?

A When it's dark B Early morning C Midnight D Afternoon

3. Which of the following can occur within thunderstorms?

A All of the above B Hail C High winds D Heavy rain

4. Lightning is a powerful blast of ______.

A Rain B Electricity C Fire D Wind

5. What should you do during a thunderstorm?

A Go to the top of a hill B Go inside a building C Hold up your umbrella D Stand under a tree

6. Where do hurricanes form?

A Over the ocean B Over flat areas of land C On high mountains D At the north and south poles

7. Where do hurricanes get their energy?

A From warm ocean water B From the ocean waves C From frozen ocean water D From lighting

8. Which type of storm is larger, hurricanes or tornadoes?

A Tornadoes B Hurricanes

9. What do we call tornadoes that form over water?

A Waterspouts B Funnel cloud C Twisters D Whirlwinds

10. What is a tornado called before it comes into contact with the ground?

A Twisters B Waterspouts C Whirlwinds D Funnel cloud