What is Fujita's main concern about tornadoes as mentioned in the dialogue?

How to create them artificially

According to the dialogue, why is it important to understand more about tornadoes?

To prepare for them more effectively

What theory does Fujita propose about the marks observed in the field?

They are caused by suction vortices.

They are scratches from debris.

They are natural field formations.

They are unrelated to tornadoes.

According to Fujita, what are suction vortices?

Mini tornadoes within the larger funnel cloud

Large tornadoes that cover vast areas

Where does the scene take place where meteorologists discuss tornadoes?

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

What do the vortices described by Fujita do during a tornado?

They spin around the main funnel, sucking up debris like superpowered vacuums.

They cause the tornado to change direction.

They cool down the temperature around the tornado.

According to Fujita, why is it possible that vortices exist even if they haven't been seen?

Because not seeing something doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

Because they only appear at night.

Because they are too fast to be seen.

What does Miller imply about proposing new ideas?

It is essential and proof will emerge eventually.

It should be avoided if there is no proof.

It is only valid if everyone believes it.

It should be based on past evidence only.

Why did Pam move to live with her Grandma?

Her dad was deployed overseas and her mom was working full-time

Her school was closer to her Grandma's house

Her parents were both working overseas

She wanted to change her environment

What does Grandma say about the situation?

Some things are out of our control

It's temporary and will change soon

They should move back to California

What does Pam do when she sees the dark cloud in the sky?

She goes inside to get her camera.

What simile is used to describe the sound heard by the family?

Like a train rushing over tracks

Why is Pam's mom not at home?

She is at the hospital working as a nurse.

Why did Pam start filming during the storm?

She wanted to document the event

Who was responsible for obtaining the footage of the tornado?

Someone at the right place at the right time

What did Fujita do after the Super Outbreak to document the damage caused by tornadoes?

He traveled more than 10,000 miles collecting data.

He wrote a book about tornadoes.

He gave lectures across the country.

He developed a new type of radar.

Quiz on Tornadoes

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English

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6th Grade

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Hard

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RL.5.3, RL.6.3, RL.8.3

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Michele Jackson

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the Historian imply about life in relation to a tornado?

Life is unpredictable after a tornado.

There is no significant change before and after a tornado.

Life is divided into before and after a tornado.

Tornadoes have just a little impact on your life.

What was Ted Fujita's main focus in his research?

Predicting tornadoes.

Studying the impact of tornadoes on wildlife.

Identifying tornado damage.

Developing better emergency vehicles.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the text, how does the Historian describe the effects of a tornado?

Creative outlet.

Destructive yet story-worthy.

Forgettable in a matter of days.

Beneficial to livestock.

Who was with Ted Fujita in the small plane?

Henry Miller

John Smith

David Johnson

Michael Brown

What did Fujita estimate the wind speed of the storm to be?

200 to 250 miles per hour

100 to 150 miles per hour

300 to 350 miles per hour

150 to 200 miles per hour

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Fujita, what can create mini funnels or vortices within a tornado?

Areas of low pressure

High temperature

Electrical charges

High pressure

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unusual marks did Miller notice in the cornfield?

Corkscrew marks

Straight line marks

Circular marks

Zigzag marks

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Quiz on Tornadoes

52 questions

What does the Historian imply about life in relation to a tornado?

What was Ted Fujita's main focus in his research?

According to the text, how does the Historian describe the effects of a tornado?

Who was with Ted Fujita in the small plane?

What did Fujita estimate the wind speed of the storm to be?

According to Fujita, what can create mini funnels or vortices within a tornado?

What unusual marks did Miller notice in the cornfield?

What is Fujita's main concern about tornadoes as mentioned in the dialogue?

According to the dialogue, why is it important to understand more about tornadoes?

What does Fujita need before presenting his theory?

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