Weather & Climate

A severe storm that involves high winds and forms over water is:

• tornado
• thunderstorm
• hurricane
• blizzard

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How are raindrops formed?

• water vapor is cooled and evaporates

• cool air warms and evaporates

• condensation causes water vapor to evaporate

• condensation causes water vapor to clump together

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When frozen raindrops bump into each other in a cloud an electric charge is created causing..

• Thunder

• Lightning

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

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How are hurricanes put into categories?

• the amount of rain that falls

• how big the center eye is

• how fast the wind speed is

• if the water is cool or warm

Which one describes a tornado?

• a rotating storm with wind and rain that forms over warm ocean water

• a storm that has severe lightning, thunder, and heavy rain

• flooding that happens near the coastlines

• a rotating column of air with very high wind speed

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is one thing you should do to stay safe during a thunderstorm?

• Climb a tree

• Stay inside

• Go swimming

• stand out in the open

What is one thing you should NOT do during a hurricane?

• secure loose objects

• stay away from windows and doors

• open all the doors and windows

• follow weather advisories

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What should you do if you are in your car during a tornado?

• stay in your car

• drive towards the tornado

• lay in a ditch or flat on the ground

• hide under a bridge

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What is climate?

• What's happening in space at a time and place.
• What's happening in our atmosphere at a time and place
• The average weather over many years
• The average temperature over many years.

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What is weather?

• What's happening in space at a time and place.
• What's happening in our atmosphere at a time and place.
• The average weather over many years
• The average temperature over many years.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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