Severe Weather

How does a funnel cloud become a tornado?

• By dissipating into the atmosphere.

• When it connects to the ground.

• By moving parallel to the ground indefinitely.

• When it rises above the thunderstorm.

What happens to funnel clouds once they touch the ground?

• They dissipate and become harmless.

• They become tornadoes.

• They turn into thunderstorms.

• They cause heavy rainfall.

What is "Tornado Alley" known for?

• It is known for the most beautiful clear skies in the United States.

• It is an area that tends to see more severe tornadoes than the rest of the country.

• It is a famous tourist destination in the Midwest for its historical landmarks.

• It is a region known for having the least amount of rainfall in the United States.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What units does the Fujita scale use to measure tornado intensity?

• F0 to F10

• F0 to F5

• EF0 to EF5

• A to E

What scale does the United States now use to measure tornado intensity?

• The Tornado Scale

• The Fujita Scale

• The Enhanced Fujita Scale

• The Wind Speed Scale

In which months do tornadoes occur most frequently?

• January, February, and March

• April, May, and June

• July, August, and September

• October, November, and December

What type of thunderstorms are conducive to tornado formation?

• Stratus thunderstorms

• Cumulus thunderstorms

• Supercell thunderstorms

• Nimbus thunderstorms

What is a hurricane?

• A. A small, calm, high pressure system that forms over cold oceans.

• B. A large, swirling, low pressure system that forms over the warm Atlantic Ocean.

• C. A predictable and gentle rainstorm that occurs frequently.

• D. A type of earthquake that happens underwater.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is the calm area at the center of a storm called?

• Eyewall

• Eye

• Vortex

• Cyclone

Where are the strongest winds of a storm typically found?

• Inside the eye

• Directly outside of the eye

• At the outer edges of the storm

• In the center of the storm

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6