severe weather

Hurricanes and tornadoes both occur in a...

• Low Pressure System

• High Pressure System

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is a storm surge?

• When sea levels rise and cause flooding

• When sea levels fall and cause draining

• When sea levels stay the same

• There is no such thing as storm surge

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

In a thunderstorm, I should...

• Run outside

• Ride bikes with my friends

• Go to the pool

• Remain inside

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Where is the safest place to go if there is a tornado?

• Basement or lowest level

• Near a window so you can watch

• Top level of the building

• Outside on the front porch

What can you use to receive information about severe weather?

• Radio

• Cell phone

• TV

• Ipad

• All the above

What does the word "severe" mean?

• Not a big deal

• dangerous, can cause damage

• Nothing to worry about

• A BIG DEAL

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What does "evacuate" mean?

• Fire

• Get to the park

• Stay where you are

• Leave your home and get to a safe place

• Flood

What are signs of a severe thunderstorm?

• Heavy Rain

• Hail

• Strong winds

• Thunder and Lightning

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Thunderstorms can sometimes have strong winds and hail too

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of the following IS NOT a way to stay safe during a thunderstorm?

• Get away from windows

• Swim in the pool

• Keep away from things that use electricity

• Stay Inside