Tornadoes

Place the following events in sequence: A) A tornado touches down; B) An updraft tilts a column of spinning air; C) Cool, dense air begins descending

• C, B, A

• A, B, C

• B, C, A

• C, A, B

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Where could you find a supercell forming?

• Only in tropical regions

• In an area that's been devastated by tornadoes

• In the atmosphere

• In a tornado's area of rotation

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A tornado is most likely to form under which conditions?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In the phrase, "F5 tornadoes can obliterate entire towns," what does "obliterate" mean?

• Wreck

• Lift into the air

• Blow through

• Descend on

Which of the following is the best depiction of an F5 tornado?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which word best describes the duration of most tornadoes?

• Instantaneous

• Lengthy

• Prolonged

• Brief

How would a waterspout--a tornado that forms over water--look different than a tornado that forms over land?

• It wouldn't be as dark in color

• It wouldn't be as powerful

• Its winds would rotate in the opposite direction

• It wouldn't be accompanied by thunderstorms

Which of the following is an opinion about tornadoes?

• They occur more frequently in the Midwestern United States than on the coasts

• F5 tornadoes are rare

• They can cause millions of dollars' worth of damages

• F1 tornadoes aren't worth worrying about

Which of the following is a true statement about tornadoes?

• Tornadoes can destroy mobile homes, but not homes with solid foundations

• Strong tornadoes often form from weak thunderstorms

• Strong tornadoes last longer than weaker ones

• Even the largest tornadoes are just a few meters wide

Where's the best place to go when a tornado warning has been issued for your area?

• Your bedroom

• Your basement

• Your attic

• Your car