Why do hurricanes form more often at the end of summer?

The ocean water is much warmer which fuels the water cycle and creates lower air pressure.

The ocean water is cooling off and creating more moisture in the air.

The ocean water is cooling off and creating less water vapor in the ocean.

The ocean water is much warmer which fuels an increase in water vapor on the ocean's surface.

What must be present for a hurricane to form. Check all that apply (THREE correct answers).

Water temperatures over 80 degrees

What is the difference between tornadoes and hurricanes?

tornadoes usually occur over land, while hurricanes almost always form over the ocean.

hurricanes usually occur over land, while tornadoes almost always form over the ocean.

the only difference is the damage they can cause to the infrastructure and to the people

A violently rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm

A column of air being forcefully pushed away from a thunderstorm.

A spiraling thunderstorm moving over large areas of water.

A spiraling thunderstorm, like a hurricane.

spinning wind that forms a funnel and can cause a lot of damage

a sensor that measures wind speed, temperature, pressure, and direction

a first-floor room without windows in the middle of a house

a person who studies wind and shares his or her findings with others

What would you observe if you were in the eye of a hurricane?

Heavy rain, thunder, and lightning

What happens when a hurricane crosses over land?

it breaks apart and forms tornados

What is the primary difference in the formation of hurricanes and tornadoes?

Hurricanes form over warm ocean waters, while tornadoes form over land.

Hurricanes form over cold ocean waters, while tornadoes form over land.

Hurricanes form over land, while tornadoes form over warm ocean waters.

Hurricanes and tornadoes both form over land.

Which of the following is a common effect of both hurricanes and tornadoes?

They both can cause significant wind damage.

They both cause heavy snowfall.

They both lead to the formation of tsunamis.

They both increase atmospheric pressure significantly.

What is the role of the Coriolis effect in the formation of hurricanes?

It causes hurricanes to spin counterclockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

It causes hurricanes to spin clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere.

It prevents hurricanes from forming near the equator.

It strengthens the winds of a hurricane.

Hurricanes and Tornados

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MS-ESS2-5, MS-ESS2-6, MS-ESS3-2

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Lisa Thompson

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How are tornadoes and hurricanes alike?

they both have very fast winds

the both have spinning air

they both can rip off roofs and houses

All are correct

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which type of pressure is associated with tornadoes?

High

Low

Equal

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3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why are tornadoes dangerous? (choose all that apply)

Tornadoes are dangerous because their energy is concentrated in a small area.

Tornadoes are dangerous because they move so quickly no time exists to evacuate.

Tornadoes are dangerous because they rotate incredibly quickly.

Tornadoes are dangerous because they appear suddenly.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

With what type of pressure are hurricanes associated?

High

Low

Equal

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What might be a reason why scientists track tornadoes?

to encourage more people to use radar technology

to warn people against living in “Tornado Alley”

to lower the number of tornadoes that happen every year

to gather information that is used to warn people that a tornado is approaching

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which category represents the most devastating damage?

EF-1

EF-3

EF-4

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LABELLING QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

This photo is an example of:

d

Cloud

Hurricane

Waterspout

Vortex

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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Hurricanes and Tornados

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How are tornadoes and hurricanes alike?

Which type of pressure is associated with tornadoes?

Why are tornadoes dangerous? (choose all that apply)

With what type of pressure are hurricanes associated?

What might be a reason why scientists track tornadoes?

According to the Enhanced Fujita Scale, which category represents the most devastating damage?

This photo is an example of:

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How would a hurricane strengthen?

Why do hurricanes form more often at the end of summer?

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