Name ___________________________

Date_______________

4-4.4 Severe Weather

1. South Carolina has experienced many hurricane

warnings. When these are issued, what should the people
living on or near the coast do?
A prepare to leave the area.
B go out on the beach to watch the waves.
C leave all doors and window open for wind to blow
through.
D ask your neighbor what to do.

2. Thunderstorms, hurricanes, and tornadoes are different

kinds of storms. Which is correct about all three storms?
A.They all happen in the spring.
B.
It is best to stay inside when they occur.
C.
They all involve snow.
D.
It is okay to watch them from a window.

3. On the news, you see an image of a large storm over

the Atlantic Ocean. The storm's clouds have a spiral
(circular) shape. The news reporter says that winds in
the storm are blowing at over 120 mph. What type of
storm is this?
A.

a
B. a
C. a
D. a

tornado
hailstorm
thunderstorm
hurricane

4. What could be the most dangerous parts of a

thunderstorm?
A Televisions and computers can be struck by lightning and
have to be replaced.
B The noise level of the thunderclaps can damage your
hearing.
C Lightning is dangerous to watch and can damage your
eyesight.
D Lightning can cause fires, heavy rains can cause
flooding, and strong winds can blow over trees or power
lines.

5. What type of storm is associated with fast winds and

resembles a funnel-shaped cloud?
A thunder storm
B hurricane

C tornado
D snow storm
6. If a tornado is coming, which of the following would be
the safest place?
A.Flat in a ditch
B.
In the pool
C.
Near a window
D.
Under a tree
7. Which safety precautions should you consider if this
storm comes your way?

A. Stay in inside do not stand under a tree, and stay in your

car.
B. Board up windows in your house, and then leave the
house and drive around the storm.
C. Find a safe place away from windows, lie flat in a ditch
or other low place, and do not stay in your car.
D. Find a safe place where you can see what is happening
so that you can run if it comes your way.

8. What is the best comparison of a tornado and a

hurricane?
A.Both storms are funnel-shaped clouds.

B. Only a hurricane can cause destruction to homes

and blow over trees.
C. Both storms have high winds that can tear apart
buildings.
D. Each storm has a center eye that is free of winds
and rain.

Hail
Fires
Flooding
Lightning
9. Which severe weather is described in the box above?
A. thunderstorm
B. tornado
C. hurricane
D. Snow storm

10. During a tornado it is important to

A.
B.
C.
D.

get to the highest location you can.

stay indoors and away from windows.
stay inside of a car.
sit outside to watch the storm.