Severe Weather

A heavy rainstorm with thunder and lightning is called a...

• thunderstorm

• tornado

• hurricane

• monsoon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A rotating column of air that extends from clouds in a thunderstorm to the ground is called a...

• thunderstorm

• tornado

• hurricane

• monsoon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

A storm that begins over warm water as a low pressure area with high winds and a lot of rain is called a...

• thunderstorm

• tornado

• hurricane

• monsoon

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Land and sea breezes that occur over very wide areas are called...

• thunderstorms

• tornados

• hurricanes

• monsoons

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

If there is a tornado in your area, you should...

• run outside to a wide open area to make sure nothing is blown toward you.

• get in your car because the rubber tires will protect you.

• stay by the windows so that you can see it coming.

• go to a basement, closet, or windowless room to take cover.

Why should you stay away from metal objects during a thunderstorm?

• Metal conducts electricity. If lightning strikes a metal object and you touch it, the electricity can flow to you to hurt you.

• Metal can be really loud. If there is a loud thunder clap, the metal amplify the sound and you can injure your ears.

• Metal is very sharp. If you need to evacuate, you could cut yourself on accident as you move past metal.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm?

• The amount of rain

• How large it is

• Wind speed

• They are the same thing.

Which of the following are effects of a hurricane?

• Heavy rain

• High winds

• Flooding

• Drought

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are some ways to stay safe during a hurricane?

• Go outside.

• Leave the area if instructed.

• Go to the basement.

• Go to the center of the building, away from windows.

True or False:

A tornado is a hurricane that forms over dry land.

• True

• False