Extreme Weather Solutions (Science Remote Learning)

Which of these is NOT an example of extreme weather?

• a sunny day

• heat wave

• floods

• heavy wind

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How can looking at past hurricanes help lessen the impact of future hurricanes?

• It can't help us!

• Data helps us predict when and where hurricanes will happen

• Data tells us exactly what date and time a future hurricane will hit

• Data tells us that hurricanes will only occur a certain amount of times per year

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

How does a lightening rod work?

• It blocks the lightening and sends it out into the air.

• It keeps lightening from coming anywhere near the house.

• Electricity from lightening passes through the rod to the ground instead of running through the house.

• It stops thunderstorms from happening altogether.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

According to the team, which solution was most effective to prevent flooding? (trom the lesson video!)

• no barrier

• barrier wall

• rocks

• recurved wall

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NGSS.MS-ETS1-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-3

A hip rook PROTECTS against damage from heavy winds because wind is deflected off of its

• slanted ends

• flat ends

The force of heavy winds can push against the ____________ of a gable roof making it more likely to break.

• slanted ends

• flat ends

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

NGSS.MS-ETS1-1

True or False: Heat waves can lead to wildfires?

• True

• False

True or False: To lessen the impact of heat waves, roads can be painted white?

• True

• False

Which type of extreme weather is more likely in the Midwest of the USA than other parts of the world?

• Tornadoes

• Hurricanes

• Heat Waves

• Flooding

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the purpose of a safe room?

• Where families can keep items they don't have room for in their homes or apartments

• Where kids can store their gaming equipment

• Where people can stay safe during a tornado

• Where people can get some sleep during a tornado because it is less noisy.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2