Weather Wiz Kids Quiz Easy #1
1) The sound of thunder is made by:
a) A large giant walking on the clouds
b) Heated air expanding rapidly and producing shockwaves
c) Rain hitting the ground
d) Rain falling
2) Tornadoes that form over water are called:
a) Waterspouts
b) Watertubes
c) Watercylinders
d) Dust Devils
3) Most tornado damage is caused by:
a)
Heavy rain
b)
Hail
c)
Lightning
d)
Wind and flying debris
4) The word 'nimbus' added to the beginning or end of a cloud type means that the cloud will produce:
a)
Sunshine
b)
Fog
c)
Rain
d)
Haze
5) What is the peak month for lightning causalities in the U.S.?
a) January
b) March
c) June
d) October
6) Freshwater freezes at:
a) 50°F
b) 32°F
c) 15°F
d) 0°F
7) In order for a hurricane or other tropical storms to form and develop, the sea-surface temperature must be at least:
a) 20°F
b) 40°F
c) 60°F
d) 80°F
8)
How many colors are in a rainbow?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 10
9)
Thunder travels at the speed of:
a) Sound
b) Light
c) Darkness
d) Sight
10) What instrument is used to measure the temperature?
a) Anemometer
b) Thermometer
c) Barometer
d) Compass