Extreme Weather Quiz Thank You Page

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Here are the correct answers:

 

  1. Extended exposure to extreme heat can lead to heat-related emergencies, such as: 

    A. Heat cramps 

    B. Heat exhaustion 

    C. Heat strokes 

    D. All of the above 

Answer: D, all of the above 

  1. If you and your family cannot evacuate your home, the Canadian Red Cross recommends preparing to be self-sufficient for: 

    A. Half a day 

    B. Three days 

    C. 50 days 

    D. 100 days 

Answer: B, three days 

  1. Tornados typically occur: 

    A. In late afternoon or evening preceded by severe thunderstorms and dark clouds with patches of yellow or green. 

    B. First thing in the morning, preceded by calm conditions. 

    C. In the middle of the night, preceded by moonlight. 

    D. At noon, preceded by bright sunshine. 

Answer: A, in late afternoon or evening, preceded by severe thunderstorms and very dark clouds with patches of yellow or green. 

  1. According to the Government of Canada, tornadoes: 

    A. Have never been recorded in Canada. 

    B. Are recorded daily in the Maritime provinces. 

    C. Have been recorded in every province and territory in Canada. 

    D. Have only been recorded in Winnipeg to date. 

Answer: C, have been recorded in every province and territory in Canada. 

  1. To educate homeowners and communities about proactive strategies to avoid or reduce damage to property in the event of a fire, CAA has collaborated with: 

    A. Loblaws 

    B. The Bank of Canada 

    C. Fire Safe Canada  

    D. Tim Hortons 

Answer: C, Fire Safe Canada.  

  1. According to the Weather Network, the Enhanced Fujita (EF) scale is used to:

    A. Measure the weight of a tornado. 

    B. Rate tornadoes based on the severity of the damage they produce and give an estimated range of wind speeds. 

    C. Rate how cool a tornado looks. 

    D. Estimate how long a tornado will last. 

Answer: B, rate tornadoes based on the severity of the damage they produce and give an estimated range of wind speeds. 

  1. Ontario’s flood map shows: 

    A. Directions for getting to your local mall. 

    B. Where there are active flood alerts issued by municipalities, the province and conservation authorities. 

    C. Where to buy riverfront properties. 

    D. The locations that will be flooded in five years.  

Answer: B, where there are active flood alerts issued by municipalities, the province  and conservation authorities. 

  1. If you’re indoors during a tornado, the best thing to do is: 

    A. Stay in the lowest and most central room, preferably a basement or cellar. 

    B. Stay inside an elevator. 

    C. Open all the windows. 

    D. Run outside. 

Answer: A, stay in the lowest and most central room, preferably a basement or cellar. 

 

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