Twisters Part 2 Quiz: Second Half of the Film

Fill in the Blank: The (a)   Scale is used to measure the intensity of tornadoes, as referenced in the movie.

The movie’s protagonists are focused on studying the relationship between tornadoes and changing (a)   patterns.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What natural phenomenon complicates the storm team's mission in Twisters?

• Flooding

• Lightning storms

• Multiple tornadoes forming at once

• A volcanic eruption

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The movie Twisters suggests that the increase in tornado severity is partially due to:

• Ocean currents

• Rising global temperatures

• Deforestation

• Decreased solar activity

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-5

Twisters highlights how human activity, including the burning of fossil fuels, contributes to the growing frequency and intensity of tornadoes.

• True

• False

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The movie ends with the storm-chasing team finding a way to prevent future tornadoes from forming.

• True

• False

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Match the movie terms with their descriptions.

• study and follow tornadoes to learn more

• Atmospheric Pressure

• A force measured to predict tornados

• Updraft

• A massive tornado with wind speeds >200

• Storm Chasers

• A key factor in tornado formation

• Doppler Radar

• weather-tracking technology

• F5 Tornado

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In Twisters, the idea of using desiccant powder to disrupt a tornado is based on real scientific practices in storm research.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What is one reason real storm chasers use radar and drones, as shown in Twisters?

• To disrupt tornado formation

• To gather data safely from a distance

• To increase tornado intensity for research

• To compete with other storm chasers