Which weather hazard happens when too much rain causes water to overflow onto land?

Which weather hazard is a long period of very little or no rain?

A school beside a river floods when the river rises. Plan A builds a low wall along the bank. Plan B paints the walls with waterproof paint. Which plan stops more flood damage?

Standing under a tall tree during a storm puts you at risk from which hazard?

High winds tear shingles off a house roof. Plan A stacks sandbags around the yard. Plan B adds metal clips that hold each shingle down. Which plan keeps the roof on?

Lightning strikes a tall barn and starts fires. Plan A puts a metal rod on the roof that leads down to the ground. Plan B paints the barn white. Which plan reduces fire harm?

The bar graph shows how much rain fell in a region each month for six months. Which hazard is most likely?

A farm loses its crop in dry months. Plan A plants the rows closer together. Plan B digs a pond to store rain for the dry season. Which plan keeps the crop alive?

What does the climate of a place describe?

Heavy snow makes a flat school roof sag. Plan A adds a new gutter on the edge. Plan B adds a steep roof so snow slides off. Which plan protects the roof?

Houses near a creek flood when it overflows. Plan A raises each house on tall posts. Plan B plants flowers along the bank. Judged by keeping water out of the houses, what plan is better?

Strong wind blows over a school's shade tents. Plan A gives each tent a taller roof. Plan B straps each tent leg to a heavy weight. Judged by keeping tents standing, what plan is better?

A town runs low on water in dry summers. Plan A stores rainwater in a large covered tank. Plan B waters every lawn twice a day. Judged by having water in a dry season, what plan is better?

Lightning threatens players on an open field. Plan A hangs a flag that shows wind direction. Plan B adds a horn that sounds when lightning is near. Judged by keeping players safe, what plan is better?

Storm water pools at a school's doors and leaks inside. Plan A mops the hallway after each storm. Plan B digs a ditch that carries water away from the doors. What plan keeps more water out?

High wind knocks down power lines and cuts off electricity during storms. Plan A buries the power lines underground. Plan B paints each utility pole a brighter color. Judged by keeping the power on during a storm, what plan is better?

High wind breaks house windows in a coastal town. Plan A tapes an X across each window. Plan B bolts strong shutters over each window. Judged by keeping the glass unbroken, what plan is better?

Hail dents the roofs of parked school buses. Plan A parks the buses under a strong metal canopy. Plan B parks the buses farther apart. Judged by stopping hail damage, what plan is better?

A school garden dies during dry months. Plan A adds more flowerpots along the fence. Plan B adds drip hoses that water the roots slowly. Judged by keeping plants alive, what plan is better?

A low road floods where it crosses a creek, trapping cars. Plan A raises the road on a bridge above the creek. Plan B repaints the road lines brighter. What plan keeps the road open in a flood?