Thunderstorms and Tornados

A student observes a picture of a storm that has a funnel-shaped cloud, as shown.

If unable to find shelter, which location is most  secure when such a storm strikes?

• inside a car

• near a window

• in an open area

• in a low-lying ditch

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What type of severe weather do you see in this picture?

• hurricane

• tornado

• thunderstorm

• blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

Which of the following should you NOT do during a thunderstorm if you want stay safe?

• stay inside

• go swimming

• stay away from trees

• stay away from water

During a tornado what should you NOT do if want to stay safe?

• Stay away from windows

• Lie flat in a ditch if you cannot get inside

• Stay in your car

• Go to a shelter

A family moves to the inner most room in their home, away from windows, and uses a mattress as a cover. What type of severe weather are they trying to escape?

• drought

• flood

• tornado

• blizzard

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

A student learns not to take shelter under trees during thunderstorms. Why should the student listen to this advice?

• Thunderstorms have the possibility to form hail that can cause injury.

• Thunderstorms have heavy rains that can cause flooding.

• Thunderstorms have lightning that can strike tall objects.

• Thunderstorms have the possibility to form tornadoes that can lift dust and debris.

Tornadoes with a wind speed of 207-318 mph occur frequently in the United States. How can a person in a house best stay safe during severe tornadoes?

• Lock all the doors and windows in the house.

• Place a smoke detector in every room of the house.

• Take shelter in a room with heavy furniture and access to water.

• Take shelter in a room without windows below ground level.

Which would occur during a thunderstorm?

• heavy rains and lightning

• hurricanes and strong winds

• high winds and little rain

• tornados and light winds

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

What could his answer be?

• They lead to hailstorms.

• They appear as a giant funnel.

• They form over warm ocean water.

• They are associated with heavy rain.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

The local NOAA weather service forecast office warns that a severe thunderstorm is approaching an area from the southeast. Which safety measure should people who reside in the area follow?

• Stay near windows.

• Stay out of water.

• Take shelter under trees.

• Do not enter enclosed buildings.