Severe Storms

What is a Severe Storm?

• A light rain shower

• A storm with strong winds and heavy rain

• A sunny day

• A snowstorm.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Name 2 Types of Severe Storms.

• A) Thunderstorm and Tornado

• B) Drizzle and Fog

• C) Hurricane and Drought

• D) Hailstorm and Heatwave

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What 3 Conditions do Severe Storms Require?

• Moisture (high humidity), Energy and Unstable air

• Cold air, low humidity, and stable air

• Dry air, high humidity, and calm winds

• Low humidity, cold air, and a convection.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

How Does Energy get Transferred from Earth's Surface into the Atmosphere?

• Through conduction

• Through radiation

• Through convection

• Through evaporation

What is the Difference Between a 'Storm Watch' & a 'Storm Warning'? Fill in the blank: A 'Storm Watch' means conditions are _______ for a storm, while a 'Storm Warning' means a storm is _______.

• unlikely, happening

• possible, occurring

• impossible, forming

• certain, dissipating

This severe weather is a...

• tornado

• hurricane

• storm surge

• thunderstorm

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The following are all types of severe weather except

• Thunderstorms

• Flood and/or Drought

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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Electricity may flow within the cloud also flow between the cloud and the ground. These electrical currents are _________________.

• thunder

• particles

• lightning

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NGSS.MS-PS2-3

Which is an image of a tornado?

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tornado?

• High humidity and light rain

• Calm winds and clear skies

• Heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures

• Strong winds and a rotating column of air

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5