Blizzards

Which of the following sentences is a fact supporting why the author wrote Blizzards?

• It is safer to live on the West Coast of the United States where blizzards do not occur.

• In a blizzard, winds blow at speeds of 35 miles per hour.

• Blizzards are more dangerous than hurricanes, earthquakes, or tornadoes.

• The best part of a blizzard is staying home from school!

Why does the author tell the reader about the blizzard in Russia in December 2014?

• to inform the readers about how we now know when a blizzard is coming

• to inform the reader about how people remove snow in cities around the world

• to inform the reader that blizzards don't happen only in North America

• to inform the reader about the exact amount of snow that fell during the storm

When wind is biting, it is ________.

• strong enough to blow you over

• painfully cold

• swirling snow in the air

• settling down before the storm comes

In a blizzard, winds blow steadily at more than _________.

• 10 miles per hour

• 35 miles per hour

• 250 miles per hour

• 119 miles per hour

How does a blizzard begin?

• a layer of dry, warm air meets more warm air

• a layer of moist, cold air meets more cold air

• a layer of dry, warm air meets cold air

• a layer of moist, warm air meets cold air

Why does the author tell the reader about the Blizzard of 1888?

• to inform the reader about how people now know when a blizzard is coming

• to inform the reader about how snow was once removed from cities

• to inform the reader that blizzards are serious storms that affect people

• to inform the reader about the exact amount of snow that fell during the storm

Which three things turn a snowstorm into a blizzard?

• strong winds, heavy rain, and dropping temperatures

• strong winds, at least 2 feet of snow, and freezing cold

• strong winds, freezing cold, and schools are closed

• strong winds, blinding snow, and freezing cold

One thing scientists will study during a blizzard is the effect of wind chill. Wind chill is ________.

• a wind that is strong enough to blow you over

• blowing wind that makes the air feel colder than it is

• swirling snow in the air that makes it impossible to see

• a serious snowstorm with cold temperatures

Why is it unsafe to be outside during a blizzard?

• temperatures are cold and dangerous to humans

• It is safe to be outside in a blizzard

• temperatures are hot and dangerous to humans

• Blizzards only happen in Russia

Which of the following happens because of a blizzard as described in the book?

• People play in the snow when the storm comes.

• People lock their doors and windows.

• People stay in their houses and wait out the storm.

• People move to a new city.