Weather Hazards GCSE Geography Quick Fire Quiz
Test your knowledge of Weather Hazards with this Quick Fire Quiz.
This quiz consists of 15 questions, including multiple-choice, short-answer and extended answer questions.
For multiple-choice questions, choose the correct answer.
Questions
What is a weather hazard?
A type of natural disaster caused by weather conditions
Which of the following is an example of an extreme weather event?
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
Incorrect
What is the difference between climate and weather?
Climate refers to the long-term average of weather conditions in an area, while weather refers to the day-to-day changes in the atmosphere
Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical storm (hurricane/typhoon)?
Incorrect
Correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
Where do tropical storms typically occur?
Incorrect
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
Which factor influences the formation of a tropical storm?
Correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
Incorrect
What is the primary cause of flooding during a storm?
Large amounts of rain causing rivers and drains to overflow.
Which of the following is NOT a primary impact of a tropical storm?
Incorrect
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
How does a heatwave differ from a normal summer?
A heatwave lasts for several weeks with temperatures much higher than usual
Which of the following is a consequence of a heatwave?
Correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
Incorrect
What is the 'eye' of a tropical storm?
The central area of calm, where no rain or wind is present
How do weather systems move in the Northern Hemisphere?
Incorrect
Correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
Which of the following is a way of reducing the impacts of weather hazards?
Incorrect
Correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
Which of the following is a feature of a tornado?
Correct
Incorrect
Incorrect
Incorrect
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the risk of flooding?
Incorrect
Incorrect
Incorrect
Correct
Category
