Tornadoes and Hurricanes

A storm surge is

• a rapidly spinning funnel of air

• a rise in sea level caused by a storm's winds

• fun to swim in

An area where air or liquid spins in a circle is called a

• vortex

• spin cycle

• cool front

A hurricane will

• only stay in the ocean

• last longer than a tornado

• not cause damage to anything in its path

Hurricanes

• weaken as they go over land

• can happen in Illinois

• can start in the desert

Hurricanes are named by

• alphabetical order and using boys names

• alternating boys and girls names and in alphabetical order

• where they are located

One way that tornadoes are different from hurricanes is

• tornadoes do less damage

• tornadoes last longer

• tornado winds are more violent and strongers

Tornadoes often occur

• in the Midwest region

• over ocean water

• in winter

What indicates that a tornado warning should be given?

• Thunderstorms develop

• a dry cold front moves quickly

• a tornado has been spotted in the sky

• moist air moves over land

Hurricanes and tornadoes both spin around an area of low air pressure.

• True

• False

Hurricanes get their energy from

• cool winds

• rainfall amounts

• warm ocean water