Natural Disasters and Forecasting Weather

 Where do tropical storms start? 

• northpole
• on the coast
• in the ocean, near the equator
• in the ocean, near land

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How to prepare for a tornado

• get supplies like water, food, batteries, flashlights and first aid kit

• dog water

• a umbrella

• a pillow

How do the conditions for a tornado differ from the conditions for a hurricane?

• Tornadoes never form when there is rain, while hurricanes always form with rain.
• Tornadoes form under low pressure, while hurricanes form under high pressure
• Tornadoes form in a stable atmosphere, while hurricanes form in an unstable atmosphere 
• Tornadoes form over land, while hurricanes form over bodies of water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What is the difference between a thunderstorm and a tornado?

• A tornado touches the ground when a thunderstorm does not
• Different types of clouds form each 
• Only tornadoes bring strong winds
• Only thunderstorms can cause a lot of damge

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

True or False: When cold, dry air and warm, moist air mix they cause rain, storms, and severe weather events

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What storm is a funnel shaped cloud?

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which storm forms over water?

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Which storm can bring hail?

• thunderstorm
• tornado
• hurricane

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

During a _________ you should lay low in a ditch if you can't seek shelter inside.

• tornado
• hurricane
• thunderstorm

During a ___________, lightning is common, which can cause fires!

• thunderstorm
• hurricane
• tornado