Thunderstorms and Tornadoes

Which happens first, thunder or lightning?

• thunder

• lightning

• They happen at exactly the same time; it just appears to be at different times.

How is thunder produced?

• By the expanding of air molecules as an electric current passes through the air

• By the expanding of air molecules at wind gusts pass through the air

• By the collision of two or more air masses

• By the collision or two or more fronts

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

Approximately how many lightning strikes are there per second on the earth?

• 5

• 51

• 100

• 1,000

These can be produced by thunderstorms

• stationary fronts

• tornadoes

• volcanoes

• tsunamis

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

This severe weather is a:

• Thunder storm

• Tornado

• Blizzard

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

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

• hurricane

• tornado

• thunderstorm

• blizzard

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

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

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

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.

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-5

NGSS.MS-ESS3-2

What should you do to stay safe during a thunderstorm?

• Take shelter under a tree.

• Stay inside and away from windows.

• Travel towards the coast.