Go to the glossary (p. 24). Which is the correct definition for debris?

• Dangerous weather that can cause damage and hurt people and animals

• Pieces of broken or wrecked objects

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

The main idea in What is a Tornado? is that thunderstorms can make tornadoes. Which detail below supports this main idea?

• Tornadoes form when warm, wet air meets cool, dry air.

• An area called Tornado Alley lies in the middle of the United States.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Turn to page 19. Which two details below explain how to be safe AFTER a tornado? (Pick TWO)

• Keep a battery-powered radio in your safe place.

• Do not touch power lines that have fallen to the ground.

• Keep away from areas that have been flooded.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

The main idea in What is a Tornado? is that meteorologists track tornadoes and other storms. Which detail below supports this main idea?

• Tornadoes are very hard to predict.

• Meteorologists warn us about tornadoes as soon as possible.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.2

Turn to page 10. Which state is located in Tornado Alley?

• Louisiana

• South Dakota