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Any Way the Wind Blows Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz about some of the more destructive elements of weather, with a couple of not-so-scientific questions thrown in for a bit of light entertainment.

A multiple-choice quiz by caffiend42. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
caffiend42

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
321,599

Updated
Jul 23 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
8 / 10

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867

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hurricane Katrina was one of the biggest and most deadly hurricanes ever witnessed. Which city in the southern part of the United States is it most closely associated with? Hint

New Orleans

Houston

Miami

Baton Rouge

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is significant about the eye of a cyclone? Hint

It is the calmest part of a cyclone

It can't be seen in satellite imagery

It is the most destructive part of a cyclone

It is the part of the cyclone with the highest pressure

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Question 3 of 10

3. The cyclone that caused widespread destruction to the city of Darwin, Australia, on Christmas Day 1974 was named what? Hint

Cyclone Wendy

Cyclone Betty

Cyclone Kathy

Cyclone Tracy

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Question 4 of 10

4. A hurricane is known by another name in many Asian countries. What is it? Hint

Tai chi

Typhoid

Typhoon

Tryphane

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is one environmental condition that is required for a cyclone, hurricane or typhoon to form? Hint

Located outside 5 and 22 degrees latitude

Warm ocean surface temperature

Low humidity

A plane flying through a storm cloud

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Question 6 of 10

6. "Tornado Alley" is known in the United States as the region where most tornadoes are known to occur. Which state from the list below is NOT in this region? Hint

Nevada

Texas

Ohio

Indiana

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is a common occurrence associated with cyclones, typhoons and hurricanes? Hint

Drought

Hail

Sand storm

Storm surge

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Question 8 of 10

8. What branch of science is devoted to the study of typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones? Hint

Seismology

Vulcanology

Meteorology

Astrology

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the title of the 1996 movie starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as the almost divorced couple in rival research teams chasing tornadoes? Hint

Spinner

Twister

Whizzer

Whirrer

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Question 10 of 10

10. Avid followers of extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes, tornadoes and cyclones are known as what? Hint

Stormtroopers

Stormhunters

Stormchasers

Stormbringers

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hurricane Katrina was one of the biggest and most deadly hurricanes ever witnessed. Which city in the southern part of the United States is it most closely associated with?

Answer: New Orleans

Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans on 29 August 2005 and caused billions of dollars in damage and great loss of life.

2. What is significant about the eye of a cyclone?

Answer: It is the calmest part of a cyclone

When the eye of a cyclone passes, it can lead to the idea that the storm is all over. As the cyclone moves on, destructive winds will pick up - however, they will come from the opposite direction.

3. The cyclone that caused widespread destruction to the city of Darwin, Australia, on Christmas Day 1974 was named what?

Answer: Cyclone Tracy

The equipment used to measure wind speeds at Darwin's airport was blown away. It is believed winds reached speeds of over 300 kilometers per hour, making it one of the most destructive cyclones known in recorded history.

4. A hurricane is known by another name in many Asian countries. What is it?

Answer: Typhoon

It is believed that the word "typhoon" is from a Chinese dialect meaning "big wind".

5. What is one environmental condition that is required for a cyclone, hurricane or typhoon to form?

Answer: Warm ocean surface temperature

Interestingly, these weather systems do not usually occur in either the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean or the south-east Pacific Ocean.

6. "Tornado Alley" is known in the United States as the region where most tornadoes are known to occur. Which state from the list below is NOT in this region?

Answer: Nevada

Every state in the United States has been hit by at least one tornado in recorded history, but the states in the middle of the country are more likely to be affected.

7. What is a common occurrence associated with cyclones, typhoons and hurricanes?

Answer: Storm surge

These storms usually bring heavy rain and, of course, strong winds. These, combined with high tides, can often affect coastal areas to cause storm surges and widespread flooding, which is of particular concern for populated regions.

8. What branch of science is devoted to the study of typhoons, hurricanes and cyclones?

Answer: Meteorology

The term "meteorology" is derived from Greek, and Aristotle was one of the first protagonists of this area of study.

9. What is the title of the 1996 movie starring Helen Hunt and Bill Paxton as the almost divorced couple in rival research teams chasing tornadoes?

Answer: Twister

The movie might have had some great special effects, but the plot was pretty ordinary!

10. Avid followers of extreme weather conditions such as hurricanes, tornadoes and cyclones are known as what?

Answer: Stormchasers

Armed with video cameras, these brave people risk life and limb to get as close as possible to these storms to "capture the moment".

Source: Author caffiend42

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