Storms

A ______ is a violent disturbance in the atmosphere. 

• storm
• air patterns
• wind
• The smell of middle school students after the pacer test

A _______ is a small storm often accompanied by heavy precipitation and frequent thunder and lightning. 

• thunderstorm 
• hurricane
• tornado

A ________ is a dome of water that sweeps across the coast where the hurricane lands.

• storm surge
• tornado
• thunderstorm 

True or False. A hurricane can last longer than other storms. 

• True
• False

A ________ is a rapidly whirling, funnel shaped cloud that reaches down from a thunderstorm to touch the Earth's surface. 

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm 

True or False. Tornado damage can come from both strong winds and flying debris. 

• True
• False

Today _______ can track the paths of hurricanes. 

• weather satellites
• wind turbine
• Your crazy uncle that always talks about the weather

True or False. During a thunderstorm it is okay to be near a body of water. 

• True
• False

When a major storm hits people should be prepared to ___________. 

• evacuate
• stay in their home
• do nothing

True or False. The safest place to be during a tornado is in a storm shelter or basement. 

• True 
• False