Science 4.6 Storms

A severe storm which involves a funnel cloud forming over land is:

• hurricane
• tornado
• thunderstorm
• blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

• tornado
• thunderstorm
• hurricane
• blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This severe weather involves lightning, rain, and possibly hail

• thunderstorm
• tornado
• hurricane
• blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Why do hurricanes inflict more damage than tornadoes?

• they are larger
• they last longer
• also associated with flooding and strong rains
• all of the above

These can be produced by thunderstorms

• stationary fronts
• tornadoes
• volcanoes
• tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Tornadoes start as a what kind of cloud?

• funnel
• Cumulonimbus
• hair
• tall

What is the center of hurricane called?  

• Nose
• Eye
• Super Center
• Cell

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What happens during the mature stage of a thunderstorm?

• The storm begins to break up
• The storm creates lightning thunder and heavy rain
• The cool air rises and stratus clouds build
• The warm air rises and cumulus clouds build

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Thunderstorm clouds are called - 

• Cirrus
• Stratus
• Cumulus
• Cumulonimbus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What storm is most common in Virginia?

• Hurricanes

• Thunderstorms

• Tornadoes

• Floods