1. Tornadoes are born from severe thunderstorms. In the U.S., which direction do these storms travel? westward eastward southward northward

2. In the U.S., an increase in wind speed and a change in direction create airflow that first appears spinning how and where? vertically in the lower atmosphere horizontally in the lower atmosphere vertically in the upper atmosphere horizontally in the upper atmosphere

3. Where is the one of the most dangerous places to be during a tornado? a ditch a basement a mobile home an office building

4. Flash floods have killed over 10,000 people in the US since 1900. What type of area is extremely susceptible to flash flooding? rural areas shorefront areas desert areas urban areas

5. What causes 9 out of 10 hurricane fatalities? ice jams storm-surge a tsunami the eye of the storm

6. In 1900, hurricane related floods killed more than 6,000 people in which southern U.S. city? Mobile, AL Biloxi, MS Galveston, TX Tampa, FL

7. What U.S. state has recorded twice as many lightning deaths or injuries as any other? New Mexico Oklahoma Florida California

8. If caught outside in a thunderstorm, where is the safest place to be? under a big tree next to a telephone pole an open field in your car

9. Snowflakes actually start out as what? a soil particle cloud moisture a raindrop stardust

10. Where on the globe do snow and ice usually hang out? biosphere atmosphere cryosphere hydrosphere