Natural Disasters- TORNADOES

How does a tornado form?

• Cold air spinning in atmosphere

• Very loud thunder

• Hot air mixing with cool air, causing a funnel

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where do tornadoes occur?

• On the East Coast of the U.S.

• In South America Only

• In the Middle States of U.S.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the location of the U.S. called, where tornadoes occur?

• Tornado Alley

• Alley of Wind

• Wind Tunnel States

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is BAD example of tornado preparedness?

• Stay inside next to a window

• Avoid overpasses and bridges.

• Remain in a basement or shelter

What type of tornado is more powerful?

• Rope tornadoes are more powerful

• Wedge tornadoes are more powerful

• Both are the same speed

• What is a tornado???

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2