đ¤ď¸ Extreme and Severe Weather
Learn about severe weather events that happen in Ontario and across Canada. This quiz covers thunderstorms, blizzards, strong winds, and hailâwhat causes them, how they impact our environment, and how to stay safe. Understanding these weather patterns helps us prepare and protect ourselves. **What you'll learn:** - Identify characteristics of thunderstorms, blizzards, strong winds, and hail - Understand cause-and-effect relationships in severe weather - Learn safety rules during extreme weather events - Recognize environmental impacts of severe weather
Questions in this quiz
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- Question 1
What causes lightning in a thunderstorm?
- Question 2
Which of these is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm?
- Question 3
Hail forms when raindrops freeze in very cold layers of the atmosphere.
- Question 4
What is a blizzard?
- Question 5
If you are outside during a blizzard, what should you do FIRST?
- Question 6
What sound do we hear during a thunderstorm that comes from the lightning?
- Question 7
Strong winds can knock down trees and damage buildings.
- Question 8
Which of these severe weather events is most common in Ontario during winter?
- Question 9
Why do we count the seconds between lightning and thunder?
- Question 10
During a thunderstorm, it is safe to use a telephone connected to the wall.
- Question 11
What happens to animals and plants during severe weather like blizzards?
- Question 12
What is hail?
- Question 13
If you see dark, heavy clouds forming, a thunderstorm might be coming soon.
- Question 14
How can wind cause damage during a severe weather event?
- Question 15
What should you avoid doing during a thunderstorm to stay safe?
- Question 16
We can predict when a severe weather event will happen several weeks in advance with 100% certainty.