Extreme Weather and Water Cycle

Questions

1. MultiChoice

   A long period with unusually low precipitation leading to water shortage is a:

2. MultiChoice

   Overflow of water onto normally dry land caused by heavy rain is called a:

3. MultiChoice

   Hurricanes gain their massive energy from:

4. MultiChoice

   A sudden, intense flood caused by extremely heavy rain in a short time is a:

5. MultiChoice

   How does hot weather during a drought affect soil moisture?

6. MultiChoice

   Which cloud type is responsible for severe extreme weather like hail and tornadoes?

7. MultiChoice

   Precipitation containing high levels of pollution acids from air pollution is called:

8. MultiChoice

   A seasonal wind pattern bringing months of heavy rainfall in South Asia is a:

9. MultiChoice

   Which action helps reduce soil erosion caused by heavy precipitation?

10. MultiChoice

    An ice storm occurs when:

11. MultiChoice

    What can cause river flooding near mountain areas in springtime?

12. MultiChoice

    How can rising global temperatures affect the water cycle?