1) The energy that reaches Earth from space can be harmful to humans. One such type of energy, in excess, can even cause cancer. Which type of energy, in excess, can cause cancer in humans? a) infrared rays from the sun  b) ultraviolet rays from the sun  c) infrared rays from hurricanes d) ultraviolet rays from lightning 2) Near Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Hurricane Opal caused a rapid rise in water levels along the coast, and water reached 24 ft. This caused extensive flooding and destruction. What is such an event called? a) thunder  b) lightning c) a tornado d) a storm surge 3) Severe weather can cause damage to property. Which of the following weather conditions would most likely cause damage to crops, cars, and windows? a) hail  b) rain c) thunder d) lightning 4) Certain places in the United States occasionally experience weather events caused by violently rotating columns of air stretching from a cloud to the ground. What are such weather events called? a) tornadoes  b) hurricanes c) storm surges  d) thunderstorms 5) Aurora records the following observations: It rained on Monday. It was sunny on Tuesday. It rained again on Wednesday. What is Aurora recording? a) observations of the climate  b) observations of the weather c) observations of both weather and climate d) observations of neither weather or climate 6) What results when air surrounding a bolt of lightning experiences a large increase in temperature? a) A tornado forms.  b) Hail forms. c) Thunder is created. d) Rain condenses. 7) Which of the following should you do to escape a flood? a) Seek a high, safe point above the floodwaters and wait for assistance.  b) Walk carefully into the floodwaters to get to safety. c) Swim through the floodwaters until you find a safer place. d) Use a lifejacket or flotation device to help you wade through the floodwaters. 8) What type of action should people take when a weather warning is issued? a) No action is needed.  b) People should exercise caution.  c) People should create a plan of action in place in case of a storm.  d) People should take immediate action to safeguard life and property. 9) One type of weather event develops when a thunderstorm meets horizontal winds at high altitude. This causes the warm air that is rising in the thunderstorm to rotate. What type of weather event is being described? a) hurricane  b) lightning c) thunder d) tornado 10) Condensation is part of the water cycle and also plays a role in the weather. Which of the following directly results from condensation? a) Ice forms.  b) Clouds form. c) Dew evaporates. d) Strong winds develop 11) City A and city B are located at the same latitude and elevation. However, city A is a coastal city, and city B is located far inland. A cold surface current flows by the coastline where city A is located. Given this information, which of the following statements is most likely true? a) During the summer, city B experiences cooler weather than city A experiences.  b) During the fall, city B experiences more hurricanes than city A experiences. c) During the winter, city B experiences warmer weather than city A experiences.  d) During the spring, city B experiences more thunderstorms than city A experiences.

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