Most tornadoes occur ________ during ________.
a. in the afternoon, spring
b. in the early morning, summer
c. in the afternoon, fall
d. late at night, spring
Question 2In the United States, tornadoes typically move from:
a. southeast to northwest.
b. northeast to southwest.
c. southwest to northeast.
d. None of these choices.
Question 3A lightning bolt is five times hotter than the surface of the sun.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 4If you're caught outside in a thunderstorm, the best thing you can do to protect yourself from lightning is to lie face down in a ditch.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 5Significant vertical wind shear is required for the development of multicell thunderstorms.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 6In the United States, the most thunderstorms occur in:
a. Kansas.
b. Florida.
c. Texas.
d. Oklahoma.
Question 7A supercell storm:
a. can produce hail as large as grapefruits.
b. has rotating updrafts.
c. lasts longer than ordinary cell thunderstorms.
d. All of these choices.
Question 8Along a squall line:
a. thunderstorms may stretch in a line for over 100 miles.
b. strong, gusty winds and large hail are often observed.
c. many individual thunderstorms may become severe.
d. All of these choices.
Question 9A gust front within a multicell thunderstorm separates:
a. rain from hail.
b. cool, sinking air from warm, rising air.
c. warm, sinking air from cool, rising air.
d. None of these choices.
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