Blizzards Passage

What is the minimum wind speed required for a storm to be classified as a blizzard?

• 35 mph

• 40 mph

• 20 mph

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for a blizzard?

• They last for at least three hours.

• Snow must fall from the sky.

• Winds must be over 35 miles per hour.

In which season do blizzards usually happen?

Why are people advised to stay home during blizzard conditions?

• To prevent frostbite
• To avoid traffic jams

• To watch TV

• To play in the snow

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the main purpose of meteorologists in predicting blizzards?

• To entertain people

• To predict storms

• To study past records

• To measure wind speeds and temperatures

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the best meaning of 'advised' in the quote 'People are often advised to stay home during blizzard conditions'?

• Persuaded

• Recommended as wise

• Applied something important

What was the main purpose of the author in writing the passage?

• To persuade the reader to listen to winter storm warnings

• To explain how a blizzard forms

• To inform the reader about winter storms called blizzards

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which best completes the analogy? 1888 New York City :: 2015:

• Canada

• Antarctica

• Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine

Why did the New York City subway close in January 2015?

• The NWS predicted a blizzard, but it hit Boston instead.

• The entire city lost power.

• There was a terrible blizzard.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is NOT a danger associated with blizzards?

• Frostbite

• Heat waves

• Car accidents

• Power outages