Chrasing Storm

What movie inspired Tim Samaras to pursue tornadoes?

• Twister

• The Wizard of Oz

• Storm Chasers

• Into the Storm

At what age did Tim Samaras decide he wanted to see a tornado?

• Five

• Eight

• Six

• Ten

Which of the following is true about Tim Samaras’s education?

• He earned a PhD in meteorology

• He never went to college

• He graduated from a famous university

• He had a degree in engineering

Why does the United States have so many tornadoes each year?

• It is surrounded by oceans

• It has many high mountains

• The central land is flat and has ideal air conditions

• It is located near the equator

What is Tornado Alley?

• A part of the United States where most tornadoes occur

• A theme park about storms

• A nickname for the western United States

• A type of weather condition

How strong can tornado winds be?

• 100 mph

• 200 mph

• Over 300 mph

• 150 mph

Why is it important to study tornadoes?

• To predict where they will appear and save lives

• To create stronger thunderstorms

• To make tornadoes larger

• To build theme parks about them

What was the first type of equipment Samaras invented for tornado research?

• A new kind of weather balloon

• A device to measure lightning strikes

• Special probes with cameras

• A windmill for measuring air currents

What did Samaras’s probes help scientists to do?

• Look inside a tornado

• Make tornadoes stronger

• Predict earthquakes

• Stop a tornado from forming

What was the second piece of equipment Samaras developed?

• A lightning detector

• A radar system

• A device to measure wind speed near the ground

• A tornado detector