Weather Emergencies and Natural Disasters

This happens during heavy rains when rivers overflow, ocean waves come on shore, snow melts too fast, or levees break.

• Hurricanes

• Floods

• Tsunamis

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

This is a long-lasting snowstorm with very strong winds and intense snowfall.

• Blizzard

• Drought

• Flood

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

The shaking, rolling, or sudden shock of the earth's surface happens during this.

• Tsunami

• Tornado

• Earthquake

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Severe tropical storms that form over the ocean are called ____________.

• Hurricanes

• Tsunamis

• Floods

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

A series of giant waves that happen after underwater movement due to an earthquake or volcanic eruption is called a ____________ .

• Hurricane

• Flood

• Tsunami

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When there has not been enough rainfall and the water levels get too low, this is called a ____________.

• Flood

• Drought

• Tsunami

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-4

These come from powerful thunderstorms and appear as a funnel, or cone-shaped cloud, with winds that can reach 300 miles per hour.

• Tsunamis

• Hurricanes

• Tornadoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Choose the TWO best options to stay safe or prepare for safety in a flood.

• Buy a boat so you can get in it if the water starts getting in your house.

• Make a plan about where to go for higher ground.

• Sell your house and move to the desert.

• Drink bottled water.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Choose the TWO best options to stay safe or prepare for safety in a tornado.

• Stand outside and watch for a tornado.

• Listen for the sirens and warnings.

• Move to a place that doesn't have tornadoes.

• Get to a basement or storm shelter when you hear the sirens or warning.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Choose the TWO best options to stay safe or prepare for safety in a tsunami.

• Listen to warnings.

• Stay inside and go in your basement.

• Get under a table or desk.

• Get to higher ground.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2