Air Fronts, hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms

A tornado watch means that tornadoes are

• in the immediate area

• on the ground

• likely to occur

• possible

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A tornado warning means that a tornado is

• in your state

• likely to occur

• on the ground

• possible

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This is a disturbance in the atmosphere that is characterized by lightning and thunder.

• Tornado

• Hurricane

• Thunderstorm

• None of these

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

These clouds are capable of producing severe weather.

• Cumulus

• Nimbus

• Cumulonimbus

• Stratus

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

If the temperature in part of a thundercloud falls below freezing and winds are strong, the raindrops in the storm can develop into which of the following?

• Snow

• Sleet

• Rain

• Hail

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

At any given moment, there are an estimated ________________________ thunderstorms occurring on Earth.

• 100-200

• 300-500

• 1500-2000

• 2500-3500

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

How is thunder produced?

• By the expanding of air molecules as an electric current passes through the air

• By the expanding of air molecules at wind gusts pass through the air

• By the collision of two or more air masses

• By the collision or two or more fronts

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

When do the majority of thunderstorms occur?

• Fall

• Winter

• Early morning hours

• Spring/summer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How do tornadoes form?

• it forms when moist, warm air meets cool, dry air head on.

• it forms when cool, moist air meets warm, dry air head on.

• it forms when a warm front and a cold front meet.

• it forms when two air masses collide.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Tornadoes can stand nearly still

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5