Thunderstorms

How would you strengthen a hurricane?

• move over cold water

• move over land

• move over warm water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which leads to low pressure systems?

• warm air rising

• warm air falling

• cold air rising

• cold air falling

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Why do hurricanes form more often at the end of summer?

• The ocean water is cooling off and creating more moisture in the air.

• The ocean water is cooling off and creating less water vapor in the ocean.

• The ocean water is much warmer which fuels the water cycle and creates lower air pressure.

• The ocean water is much warmer which fuels an increase in water vapor on the ocean's surface.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Can tornadoes also occur during a severe thunderstorm?

• Yes

• No

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the correct order of the stages of a thunderstorm?

• Mature, Dissipating, Cumulus

• Cumulus, Mature, Dissipating

• Cumulus, Dissipating, Mature

• Dissipating, Mature, Cumulus