The Magic School Bus Inside a Hurricane

What happens to the bus at the beginning of the story?

• It breaks down.

• It turns into a tornado.

• It takes the class to Taco Bell.

• It turns into a hot air balloon.

How are hurricanes and tornadoes alike?

• They are whirlwinds.

• They are destructive.

• They are natural disasters.

• All options are correct.

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What kind of air rises?

• cold

• hot

• wet

• freezing

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Who talked to Arnold the entire field trip?

• the radio

• Ms. Frizzle

• Carlos

• the fishermen

Why is the temperature usually higher in the afternoon?

• The thermometer likes to go up then.

• The moon is out, and that heats things up.

• By afternoon, the sun has been warming things up all day.

• Clouds cover the sky and make the temperature higher.

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How is a hurricane formed?

• Cold air over arctic water rises and makes a storm.

• Water droplets fall over land.

• Warm air over tropical water rises and makes a storm.

• Warm air over a toaster rises and makes a storm.

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Where was Ms. Frizzle taking the class on their field trip?

• To the gas station.

• To the weather station.

• To the television station.

• To Taco Bell.

What part of the hurricane is the strongest?

• the eye

• the right forward corner

• the back left corner

• the arm

Why do hurricanes have names?

• Meteorologists want the world to know their favorite names.

• It is fun to name the hurricanes.

• To make it easier to keep track of the hurricanes.

• The meteorologists pretend hurricanes are pets.

What are the columns of air in a hurricane called?

• slides

• fire escapes

• escalators

• hot towers

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