How much do you know about weather

Take this world weather quiz.

1. When is smog the worst? a. on hot, sunny summer days b. on warm, cloudy spring days c. on clear, cold winter days
2. About how many times does lightning strike the United States every year? a. 4,000 b. 400,000 c. 40,000,000
3. Which country overall has the most extreme weather on Earth? a. Russia b. Canada c. the United States
4. What is the same thing as a hurricane? a. a typhoon b. a tornado c. a snowstorm
5. Which continent has never had a typhoon or tornado? a. Europe b. Antarctica c. Africa
6. Where is the safest place to be during a thunderstorm? a. in a forest b. on a golf course c. in a swimming pool