4.9 Severe Weather (Tornados & Hurricanes)

forms over dry land

• Tornado

• Hurricane

How do tornados form?

• It happens during a really windy day

• high pressure systems form in the ocean near the equator

• Air rotates in a column during a low pressure system, extending from a thunderstorm to the ground.

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What is the rotating column of air in a tornado called?

• rain

• wind

• spinny air

• vortex

"Tornado Alley" refers to the part of the country that sees the most extreme tornados yearly. What statement below sums up the map in the picture?

• The area of the country that is in most danger from tornados is central America

• New York has the most extreme tornados than any other state.

• California sees more tornados than New York.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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How fast does a tornado move?

• 100 mph

• Average 10-20 mph

• 50 mph

• 200 mph

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What does a tornado watch mean?

• means that tornado has been spotted

• means conditions are favorable for tornado to develop

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What does a tornado warning mean?

• means that tornado has been spotted

• means conditions are favorable for tornado to develop

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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What does the Enhanced Fujita Scale measure?

• Tornado

• Hurricane

What might be a reason why scientists track tornadoes? 

• to encourage more people to use radar technology
  
• to warn people against living in “Tornado Alley”
  
• to lower the number of tornadoes that happen every year
  
• to gather information that is used to warn people that a tornado is approaching 

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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forms over warm tropical waters

• Tornado

• Hurricane

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