Severe Weather

What causes blizzards?

• Cold air colliding with warm air

• Lack of rain over a long period

• Heavy rains or melting ice and snow

• Sudden violent movement of the Earth's crust

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is a drought caused by?

• Heavy rains

• Lack of rain over a long period

• High winds for three or more hours

• Underwater earthquakes

What is the most common type of natural disaster in the United States according to FEMA?

• Earthquakes

• Floods

• Tornadoes

• Wildfires

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What causes hurricanes?

• Surge of warm humid air

• High pressure in the Earth's atmosphere

• Giant swirling storms with high winds

• Underwater earthquakes

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What can cause a tsunami?

• Underwater earthquakes

• Cold air colliding with warm air

• Sudden violent movement of the Earth's crust

• Lack of rain over a long period

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What are wildfires most often started by?

• Surge of warm humid air

• High pressure in the Earth's atmosphere

• Man and dry weather

• Melting ice and snow

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

What natural disaster is described as a destructive column of air with wind speeds from 100 to 300 miles per hour?

• Hurricane

• Tornado

• Thunderstorm

• Blizzard

What other natural disasters can be caused by earthquakes?

• Droughts

• Landslides and avalanches

• Blizzards

• Heat waves

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2