⛈️ Severe and Extreme Weather
Learn about extreme and severe weather events that can happen in Ontario and across Canada. This quiz covers identifying storms, blizzards, heat waves, and heavy rain, understanding their effects on the environment and people, and learning how communities stay safe during dangerous weather. Discover the warning signs and basic safety rules to protect yourself. **What you'll learn:** - How to identify different types of extreme weather events - Why extreme weather is dangerous to people and the environment - How weather warnings help keep communities safe - Basic safety rules during storms, blizzards, and heat waves - How communities prepare for severe weather
Questions in this quiz
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- Question 1
Which of the following is an example of extreme weather?
- Question 2
A blizzard is a type of severe winter weather with heavy snow and strong winds.
- Question 3
What is one way extreme weather can affect the environment?
- Question 4
What should you do if you see a dark storm cloud approaching and hear thunder?
- Question 5
Heavy rain can cause flooding that damages homes and makes roads unsafe.
- Question 6
During a heat wave, which action helps keep you safe?
- Question 7
What does a weather warning from the government tell people?
- Question 8
Strong winds during a storm can be just as dangerous as lightning.
- Question 9
Which of these is something a community does to prepare for extreme weather?
- Question 10
What happens to people and animals during a blizzard if they stay outside for too long?
- Question 11
Lightning always strikes from clouds to the ground.
- Question 12
Which type of extreme weather is most likely to happen in Ontario during summer?
- Question 13
Why should you stay away from windows during a severe thunderstorm?
- Question 14
Extreme weather events only affect a small area and do not impact many people.
- Question 15
What is one observation sign that a dangerous thunderstorm might be coming?
- Question 16
How can ice storms damage a community?