Blizzards and Avalanches

How many mph do winds have to be to create a blizzards?

• 80

• 65

• 35

• 15

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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what's should have in a blizzard survival kit

• food,flash light,ps4

• water,radio,pool noodle

• tv,medication

• radio,food,water

What does whiteout mean?

• A term used to describe how cold air feels when blown by air

• A condition in which blowing snow makes visibility impossible

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

True or False: Blizzards only happen in winter.

• True

• False

A blizzard is a severe snowstorm with...

• a large amount of falling snow

• very cold temperatures and windchill

• all of those are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What is an impact or type of damage from a blizzard? Choose ALL that apply

• fallen power lines and power outages

• damaged roofs

• dangerous driving conditions

• frostbite & hypothermia

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

The large amount of snow that quickly moves downhill is called...

• Earthquake

• Storm

• Avalanche

What causes an avalanche?

• Heavy snowfall

• Thunder

• Lightning

Where do avalanches occur?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Lake regions

• Polar ice cap

In an avalanche, what comes crashing your way?

• Mud

• Rocks

• Legos

• Snow