Thunderstorms and Tornados

How do tornadoes form?

• it forms when moist, warm air meets cool, dry air head on.

• it forms when cool, moist air meets warm, dry air head on.

• it forms when a warm front and a cold front meet.

• it forms when two air masses collide.

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It is possible to predict the exact path of a tornado.

• True

• False

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These can be produced by thunderstorms

• stationary fronts

• tornadoes

• volcanoes

• tsunamis

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This severe weather is a:

• Thunder storm

• Tornado

• Blizzard

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What are thunderstorms?

• a storm with thunder and lighting and typically also heavy rain or hail

• a storm that can be the same as thunderstorms, but even more dangerous

• a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel shaped cloud and advancing beneath a large storm system.

• a huge storm with strong winds and storm surges

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What are tornadoes?

• a storm with thunder and lighting and typically also heavy rain or hail

• a storm that can be the same as thunderstorms, but can be even more dangerous

• a mobile, destructive vortex of violently rotating winds having the appearance of a funnel shaped cloud and beneath a large storm system.

• a huge storm with strong winds and storm surges

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A severe storm which involves a funnel cloud forming over land is:

• hurricane

• tornado

• thunderstorm

• blizzard

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Where is Tornado Alley located?

• Near the equator of the Earth

• Near the North Pole

• South Central Los Angeles

• Middle states of United States

This person studies the Earth's atmosphere and monitors and forecasts the weather

• Seismologist

• Meteorologist

• Volcanologist

• Geologist

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What are the effects of a thunderstorm?

• destruction of property, storm surge, tidal flooding, high winds, possible tornadoes, heavy rain, flooding and loss of life.

• Major destruction of property, loss of life, lightning and hail. 

• produces lightning, Strong winds, hail, and possible tornadoes.

• saturated soil, mud-slides, property damage and loss of life.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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