Thunderstorms and Tornados

How can a thunderstorm be classified as "severe"?

• Has hail 1in. or greater in diameter.

• Has winds gusting over 57.5 mph.

• Creates a tornado.

• All of the above.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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What do we call a tornado before it touches the ground?

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When are thunderstorms more likely to occur?

• In the afternoon or evening during Spring and Summer.

• In the morning during Fall and Winter.

• In the morning during Spring and Summer.

• In the afternoon or evening during Fall and Winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What are some of the dangers that result from thunderstorms? Select all that apply.

• Flash flooding

• Lightning strikes

• Hail

• Strong Winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Which of these best describes a tornado?

• A winter storm that produces frozen precipitation

• A rotating funnel-shaped cloud with strong winds and thunderstorms

• A severe weather condition with low temperatures and blowing snow

• A storm that forms over warm ocean water and has extremely strong winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which statements below are true about tornados?

• funnel shaped columns of air that form from thunderstorms when wind changes direction and gains strength and height

• huge, slow-moving storms

• only happen in the winter

• typically occur in spring and summer

• air begins to rotate and turns into vertical tornadoes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which statements below can be true about thunderstorms?

• usually produces heavy rain

• develop when the conditions are humid and warm

• have super strong winds that can be greater than 75 miles per hour

• usually occur in spring and summer

• air begins to rotate and turns into a vertical cylone

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

What is a good phrase to remember when practicing thunderstorm safety?

True or False: A tornado can happen anytime, anywhere, any season.

• True

• False

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

When do most tornadoes typically occur?

• Spring and Summer

• Fall and Winter

• Winter and Spring

• Summer and Fall

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5