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| 1. | Where in a cloud do tornadoes generally occur? | 2. | Can there be more than one tornado at the same time? | 3. | What kind of thunderstorm does a tornado form from? |
| A. | During a thunderstorm. | A. | No ,only one tornado at a time. | A. | Strong thunderstorms |
| B. | Near the trailing edge of a thunderstorm. | B. | Yes,only three at a time. | B. | A super thunderstorm |
| C. | Near the trailing edge of a cloud. | C. | Yes, there can be however many tornadoes. | C. | A supercell |
| 4. |
What is a hurricane? | 5. | Can a hurricane form a tornado? | 6. | What suppiles do you need for a hurricane? |
| A. | It is rain | A. | Yes, a tornado can form from a hurricane. | A. | Your kids toys, a TV, food and water. |
| B. | It is part of a family of weather systems known as "tropical cyclones". | B. | No, hurricanes do not form anything at all. | B. | A
flashlight,portable radio,first aid kit,food and water,nonelectric can opener,medicine, cash,and sturdy shoes. |
| C. | It is weak winds | C. | No, only floods. | C. | You dont need any supplies at all. |
| 7. |
What are some thunderstorm danger signs? | 8. | Can other disasters form from thunderstorms? | 9. | What can be produced by strong thunderstorms? |
| A. | There are no signs. | A. | Yes, disasters like tornadoes | A. | earthquakes |
| B. | When it is sunny. | B. | Yes, disasters like flash floods. | B. | Nothing |
| C. | When you see lightning, dark clouds, and you hear thunder. | C. | Both answers A and B | C. | Hail |
| 10. | How is hail produced? | 11. | What is hail? | 12. | Can hail get very big? |
| A. | By the sun | A. | Large or small bits of ice. | A. | No,they cant get THAT big. |
| B. | By the wind | B. | Strong winds | B. | Yes, they can get as big as a softball. |
| C. | By large thunderstorms. | C. | The clouds | C. | Yes, they can get as big as a baseball. |
| 13. | When can lightning strike? | 14. | Is lightning really dangerous? | 15. | What is lightning? |
| A. | Only when it is raining. | A. | No, it is not really dangerous. | A. | Lightning is nothing really, it is just something that forms during a thunderstorm. |
| B. | Only after the rain. | B. | Yes, it is dangerous, but not that dangerous. | B. | Lightning is a big charge of electricity that can reach from clouds to the ground or to other clouds. |
| C. | It can strike anywhere.Before, during, and after the rain falls. | C. | Yes, it is really dangerous,it could give you serious injuries and even kill you. | C. | Lightning is only a big flash that has a big sound. |
| 16. | What causes a flood? | 17. | When there is a flood do you allow your kids to swim in it? | 18. | How do you prepare for a flood? |
| A. | You can't cause a flood. | A. | Yes, because they will have fun. | A. | You only need food. |
| B. | When it doen't rain. | B. | No,because you never know what is in the water. | B. | You need your car and your family. |
| C. | When it rains large amounts it floods the area. | C. | Yes, because it is safe. | C. | You need water, food, medicine,sturdy shoes,non-electrical can opener, and cash |